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VT SR0024
Resolution
AI Summary
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Reaffirms friendship between Vermont and Taiwan on the 27th anniversary of their 1999 sister-state relationship, supporting enhanced bilateral relations and Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the WHO and International Civil Aviation Organization.
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Highlights 2025 trade statistics: Vermont exports to Taiwan totaled approximately $268 million (Vermont's top Asian export destination and second worldwide), while imports from Taiwan were approximately $76 million.
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Notes broader U.S.-Taiwan trade relationship: Taiwan was America's fourth-largest trading partner in 2025, with U.S. exports at $54.7 billion and imports at $201.4 billion.
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References existing cooperation including the 2020 driver's license reciprocity agreement and Taiwan's interest in establishing memorandums of understanding on economic affairs and education, particularly Mandarin language teaching.
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Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies of the resolution to President Trump, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston, Governor Philip B. Scott, and Vermont's Congressional Delegation.
Legislative Description
Senate resolution reaffirming the abiding friendship between the State of Vermont and the Republic of China (Taiwan) on the 27th anniversary of the Vermont-Taiwan sister-state relationship and supporting enhanced Vermont-Taiwan bilateral relations and Taiwan’s participation in international organizations
Last Action
Recommitted to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs on motion of Senator Clarkson
3/27/2026