11 Apr '25

KMT Urges Taiwan Government to Bolster Economic Defense Against US Tariffs

Opposition Party Calls for Increased Bailout, Economic Stimulus, and Strategic Trade Maneuvers

Taipei, Taiwan – In response to potential economic headwinds stemming from US tariffs, Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), is urging the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to take decisive action. The KMT is advocating for a significant increase in the government's economic bailout budget and the implementation of various stimulus measures.

KMT Chairman Eric Chu (朱立倫) convened a meeting with mayors and county commissioners from the 16 administrative regions governed by the party. The meeting followed the announcement by US President Donald Trump of tariffs, although postponed for three months.

Following a closed-door discussion, Eric Chu, alongside KMT officials, presented a joint statement outlining their proposals. The core recommendation involves expanding the existing bailout plans from NT$88 billion (US$2.68 billion) to NT$200 billion to stabilize financial markets and provide financial support to affected industries.

Furthermore, the KMT suggested bolstering the NT$500 billion National Financial Stabilization Fund, which they deem insufficient due to market growth. Other key proposals include:

Eric Chu also called on President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) to convene a national affairs conference to address the economic challenges, involving experts, industry representatives, and local government leaders. These challenges include tariffs, a potential currency war, calls for increased defense spending, and risks associated with Taiwan's US Treasury bond holdings.

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