Richard Sanders, Taipei
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, requiring the State Department to review and update guidelines for official US-Taiwan interactions at least once every five years.
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung welcomed the move, calling it “a major step forward in US-Taiwan relations.” The Presidential Office said the law symbolizes shared values of democracy and freedom.
The bipartisan measure, introduced earlier this year, passed both chambers of Congress unanimously. It builds on the 2020 Taiwan Assurance Act, ensuring regular updates to contact rules between US and Taiwanese officials.
Taiwan’s government said the legislation strengthens ties and supports peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. The opposition KMT also voiced support, while officials confirmed ongoing tariff talks with Washington are progressing smoothly.
