The impact of the United States' reciprocal tariffs: Shen Boyang calls for unity across parties to respond externally.
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U.S. President Trump announced a 32% reciprocal tariff on Taiwan. DPP legislator Shen Boyang responded in Hualien, stating that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should coordinate and promote budget subsidies to avoid politicizing the tariffs. He emphasized the need for a unified external stance when facing tariff issues, rather than using them for internal political maneuvering. Regarding tariff adjustments, Shen Boyang indicated that they should be approached with caution to balance domestic industries and market demand. Starting today, the Black Bear Academy is holding a Black Bear Forest Adventure event in Hualien, teaching children disaster prevention skills, in conjunction with the anniversary of the 0403 earthquake.
U.S. President Trump announced a 32% reciprocal tariff on Taiwan. DPP legislator Shen Bo-yang stated that this matter requires coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the promotion of budget subsidies, emphasizing that cooperation between parties is very important and that tariffs should not be used for political manipulation, which is inappropriate. While attending the Black Bear Forest Festival in Hualien, he expressed that a consistent external stance is necessary when facing tariff issues. KMT legislator Fu Kuan-chi pointed out that incorporating external tariff issues into domestic political operations is undesirable, and noted that the shift in the U.S. attitude is a challenge that all countries must face. Currently, the National Security Council Secretary-General and the Minister of Foreign Affairs are responsible for external coordination, while internal discussions on subsidy issues require negotiation between both parties.
Regarding whether Taiwan's tariffs should be lowered, Shen Bo-yang stated that adjustments to tariffs must be made cautiously, as trade negotiations will inevitably impact domestic industries. At the same time, support for domestic industries is essential, and subsidy measures must be balanced to avoid losing the market after foreign imports, which is a long process.
The Black Bear Academy is holding a two-day Black Bear Forest Festival today at the Hualien Cultural and Creative Industries Park, with activities scheduled from 1 PM to 5 PM each day. Through seven civil defense challenge games and fair stalls, children can learn practical disaster prevention skills. The Executive Director of the Black Bear Academy mentioned that this year's first event was chosen to be held in Hualien, coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the 0403 strong earthquake. Activities include disaster preparedness, disaster evacuation simulations, and geographic location identification, with a special emphasis on air defense and sheltering posture, which is applicable for earthquake responses. This content has been particularly strengthened in this event.