ART text, assessment to be sent to legislatureBy Chen Cheng-yu , Chen Yun and Fion Khan / Staff reporters, with staff writerThe government plans to quickly submit the Taiwan-US Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) and a full impact assessment to the Legislative Yuan, Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun (鄭麗君) said yesterday. Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun, center, arrives at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport yesterday. Photo: Liu Hsin-de, Taipei TimesUnder the direction of Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰), the Executive Yuan would send the text of the ART, the investment memorandum of understanding and an overall impact assessment to the legislature “as soon as possible” after the Lunar New Year holiday, Cheng said. The signing of the ART is a historical moment for the two countries as they become formal strategic economic partners, they said. Taiwan’s structural transformation — systematically reducing its dependence on investment and trade with China — has provided a solid foundation for the relationship, they added.

Source: Taipei Times February 15, 2026 17:14 UTC