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MI HR0261

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/1/2018

Primary Sponsor

Klint Kesto

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Origin

House of Representatives

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the United States to negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement with Taiwan (the Republic of China)

  • Highlights Michigan-Taiwan trade relationship valued at $299 million in exports in 2016, with Taiwan being Michigan's 6th largest Asian export market

  • Notes the United States and Taiwan trade $65.4 billion annually, with Taiwan as the 10th largest U.S. trading partner and the U.S. as Taiwan's 2nd largest trading partner

  • Affirms support for Taiwan's increased participation in international organizations including the World Health Assembly, International Civil Aviation Organization, and INTERPOL

  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago and Michigan's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge a bilateral free trade agreement between the United States and the Republic of China and reaffirm our support for increasing their international visibility.

Republic of China

Last Action

Adopted

5/1/2018

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Trade3/1/2018

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