讀後心得

In response to the United States imposing a 32% tariff on Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te held a seminar for information and communication technology companies at the Presidential Residence on the afternoon of the 5th. He will invite representatives from traditional industries and small to medium-sized enterprises to hold a second seminar on the 6th. The purpose is to listen to the opinions of the industry and provide government support to stabilize the economic situation. Participants unanimously agreed that strategies should be formulated through negotiation rather than rushing to make statements. Executive Yuan Minister Su Tseng-chang also held a meeting regarding related response measures, aiming to boost industry confidence and stabilize the market.

In response to the 32% tariff imposed by the U.S. President on Taiwan, President Lai Ching-te held a seminar with ICT companies at his residence on the afternoon of the 5th and plans to convene representatives from traditional industries and small and medium enterprises for a second seminar on the 6th. It is hoped that the industry can take this opportunity to express frontline opinions and needs face-to-face, while the government will provide maximum support for the industry to stabilize the economic situation.

According to reports, the consensus among the attendees is to support the government in not rushing to disclose its negotiating chips, but first to present a reassuring plan for the industry, and to plan for mid- to long-term strategic layouts.

The spokesperson for the Presidential Office stated that in response to the global trade challenges brought by the equivalent tariff policy, President Lai invited several representatives from the ICT industry to engage in discussions at the residence today, and a second meeting will be held tomorrow. The spokesperson pointed out that the president is listening to opinions and needs from various sectors, and will explain and communicate related countermeasures, hoping to fully support the industry, stabilize the economic situation, ensure Taiwan's competitiveness in the global market, and safeguard national interests.

In addition, a certain individual pointed out that the Premier, leading a team at a press conference held by the Executive Yuan, focused on explaining the impact of U.S. policies on Taiwanese industries and related countermeasures, announcing an assistance plan of NT$88 billion, with the strategic goal of stabilizing industry confidence and responding through various coordinated measures.

During the weekend meeting, the Premier again convened related units such as the Central Bank, the Financial Supervisory Commission, and the Ministry of Finance for in-depth discussions on financial measures and responses to the stock market and industries after the holidays.

According to the meeting content, industry representatives exchanged in-depth discussions regarding their observations of the current market and the need for government support. Attendees generally agreed that Taiwan should establish a foothold and strategically layout globally. Even if different countries respond differently to U.S. policies, Taiwan's strategy should focus on stable responses and negotiation tactics, not rushing to disclose all plans, and first presenting suitable industry reassurance plans before planning subsequent actions.