Due to the impact of U.S. tariff policies, New Taipei City will support the information and electronics industry.
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The New Taipei City Government stated today that Mayor Hou You-ih has made concern calls to the information and communication technology and electronic components companies affected by the U.S. reciprocal tariff policy, and will convene an Industry Development Advisory Committee. Hou You-ih urged the central government to negotiate with the U.S. side to seek more support and emphasized the importance of improving the operating environment and energy stability for local enterprises. He believes that the NT$88 billion assistance plan from the Executive Yuan offers limited help for the long-term development of the industry.
The New Taipei City Government revealed today that Mayor Hou You-ih has been in continuous contact with information and communication equipment and electronic component companies affected by the United States' equivalent tariff policy, exchanging views. The city government will hold an urgent meeting of the Industry Development Advisory Committee shortly.
Director of the New Taipei City News Bureau, Li Li-zhen, stated that during yesterday's press conference, the Executive Yuan pointed out that among the industries most severely affected, information and communication equipment and electronic component manufacturers hold an important position in New Taipei City. Mayor Hou You-ih has been making calls to express concern for the related businesses and to exchange opinions on the assistance that the local government can provide.
Li Li-zhen conveyed Hou You-ih's perspective, asserting that compared to other countries, we should prepare in advance and actively negotiate with the U.S. to secure more favorable conditions. The NT$88 billion assistance plan proposed by the Executive Yuan is still insufficient for the long-term development of the industry. She noted that Hou You-ih emphasized that strengthening the foundation of local businesses is the key, and improvements in the overall business environment are necessary, particularly concerning the stability of energy supply.
- The New Taipei City Government will convene an Industry Development Advisory Committee.
- Hou You-ih is engaging in discussions regarding business concerns.
- The Executive Yuan's NT$88 billion plan has limited long-term developmental impact.
- Improvements in the business environment and stable energy supply are needed.