America First 結果共11筆

Despite a 90-day pause on broader reciprocal tariffs, Trump plans to implement semiconductor tariffs that could impact Taiwan’s tech sector. Experts urge Taiwan to renegotiate and expand US procurement during this window.

The Halifax International Security Forum debuted in Taipei, marking its first event outside North America. Leaders discussed Taiwan’s democracy and regional challenges.

President Trump’s inaugural speech outlines policies with potential implications for Taiwan, emphasizing trade tariffs, energy independence, and military focus amid an America First agenda.

President Trump’s inaugural speech focused on reclaiming sovereignty and restoring America’s global stature, with a notable yet brief mention of China, amid pledges for national unity and ambitious economic changes.

川普當選美國總統後，即將秉持「美國優先」（America First）的方針重返白宮，為美國外交政策帶來不確定性。專家呼籲美國應該與澳洲合作，避免北京在太平洋地區重新獲得影響力，使美國失去優勢。

在美國總統選舉結果揭曉後，阿根廷總統米雷伊（Javier Milei）成為首位與當選總統川普（Donald Trump）會晤的外國領袖。兩人於2024年11月14日，在佛羅里達州川普的海湖俱樂部（Mar-a-Lago）會面，並共同出席由「美國優先政策研究所」（America First Policy Institute）舉辦的晚宴。

The Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange (TCX) has launched its first international carbon credit transactions, offering credits sourced from various regions in Asia, Africa, and South America. Notable companies such as TSMC, Foxconn, China Steel Corporation, and Taiwan Financial Holding have expressed interest in participating in the inaugural trade event. The initial batch of credits available on the Taiwan Carbon Exchange is estimated to range from 50,000 to 100,000 tons and has been certified by the Gold Standard. Once procured, these credits cannot be resold on the carbon exchange platform, and their use will be determined by each company’s individual needs. It is important to note that these credits have international ＂voluntary＂ carbon rights and do not fall under ＂mandatory＂ carbon pricing, meaning they cannot be used to offset Europe’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Discover America Committee in Taiwan President Brenda Tang revealed that the U.S. travel market from Taiwan has rebounded to 84% of pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the Tourism Administration. Taiwanese travelers heading to the United States surged by 185% from January to October this year, reaching 396,913, as reported by the National Travel and Tourism Office. Flights to the U.S. during the peak summer season had load factors of over 90%, while the off-peak months of September and October maintained load factors of at least 85%. China Airlines and EVA Airways have nearly returned to pre-pandemic flight levels, and Starlux Airlines is set to launch its San Francisco route. United Airlines plans to double its Taipei to San Francisco flights, and Delta Air Lines is preparing to commence a Taipei to Seattle route. Tour package prices to the U.S. for the first quarter of next year and the Lunar New Year peak season are expected to increase by no more than 25%, offering travelers some price assurance amid growing demand.

The George Washington University Professor Robert Sutter argues that Taiwan’s elections have little impact on U.S. policy towards the island, but the upcoming U.S. presidential election in 2024 could be significant. Both political parties in the U.S. and Congress have prioritized defending American interests and countering China’s actions, with Taiwan playing an increasingly important role. Taiwan’s strategic position, high-tech development, democratic politics, and free market economy have influenced the international order and led to stronger U.S. support. Sutter predicts that if Lai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate, wins the election, U.S.-Taiwan cooperation will further deepen. However, Sutter also suggests that the 2024 U.S. election, particularly if a candidate with an ＂America First＂ stance like Donald Trump prevails, could bring a shift in U.S. policy consistency towards Taiwan and pose challenges in countering China’s provocations.

Taiwanese airlines, including China Airlines, EVA Air, Tigerair Taiwan, and Starlux Airlines, have reported record revenues in October and for the first ten months of the year. Starlux Airlines achieved a monthly operating income of NT＄2.087 billion in October, the third highest in its history. China Airlines saw a 7.85% monthly increase and a 28.56% annual increase in October, with total revenue reaching NT＄16.076 billion. EVA Air’s October revenue increased by 6.8% monthly and 46.57% annually to NT$17.525 billion. Tigerair Taiwan experienced the most significant growth, with October revenue increasing by 13.7% from September and skyrocketing 1040% from last year to NT＄1.22 billion. The industry expects this revenue trend to continue as flight operations resume, driven by the northeast Asia leaf-viewing and skiing season, as well as peak travel periods such as Christmas markets and New Year’s Eve in Europe, America, New Zealand, and Australia.

美國總統川普2016年上任時就喊出，他要廢除前朝歐巴馬時代的健保方案，沒想到四年過去，一直沒推出具體改革的他，在大選前夕終於端了出來！名為「美國第一醫療照護計畫」(America First Healthcare Plan)，被外界批評是畫大餅，要大舉降低老年人醫保費之外，還要保障帶病者的投保權益，這在歐巴馬健保案就已經實施的項目，川普拿來當成自己的政策牛肉，花四年醞釀卻「換湯不換藥」，引發質疑。川普選前引發各項論戰，其中包括堅持提名大法官人選填補空缺，被質疑是想安插自己的人選，讓自己能藉由炒作郵寄投票不公，送交最高法院裁決獲得連任機會。24日川普和夫人梅蘭妮亞，前往最高法院向金斯伯格女士的靈柩弔唁，引來現場民眾怒吼，要用選票讓他下台！