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VT SR0025
Resolution
Status
3/31/2026
Primary Sponsor
Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
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AI Summary
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Reaffirms friendship between Vermont and Taiwan on the 27th anniversary of their sister-state relationship established in 1999, supporting enhanced bilateral relations and Taiwan's participation in international organizations like the WHO and ICAO.
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In 2025, Vermont exports to Taiwan totaled approximately $268 million (Vermont's most valuable Asian export destination and second worldwide), while imports from Taiwan were approximately $76 million.
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Supports establishing a Vermont trade office in Taiwan and pursuing memorandums of understanding on economic affairs and educational exchanges, particularly for Mandarin language teaching.
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Notes Taiwan was America's fourth-largest trading partner in 2025, with U.S. exports at $54.7 billion and imports at $201.4 billion, including $2.3 billion in agricultural exports.
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Directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies to President Trump, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston, Governor 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
Read 3rd time & adopted on roll call requested by Senator Ingalls, Passed -- Needed 14 of 27 to Pass -- Yeas = 27, Nays = 0
3/31/2026