The United States has signed a trade agreement with Taiwan over opposition from China, which claims the self-ruled island democracy as part of its territory
WASHINGTON — — The United States signed a trade agreement Thursday with Taiwan over opposition from China, which claims the self-ruled island democracy as part of its territory.will strengthen commercial relations by improving customs, investment and other regulation.
The agreement is intended to “strengthen and deepen the economic and trade relationship,” the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said in a statement. The deputy USTR, Sarah Bianchi, attended the signing.on Taiwan's status and demanded the U.S. government stop official contact with the island's elected government.
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