US, Taiwan Hold Opening Talks on Roadmap for Trade Deals

The transcript discusses the ongoing talks between the US and Taiwan, which were anticipated by the Biden administration's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). Taiwan was excluded from IPEF due to concerns from other signatories about trade ties with Beijing. As a result, the US is exploring a bilateral agreement with Taiwan. Senior officials from both sides have initiated talks to deepen economic and trade relations, aiming to create a roadmap for future negotiations that could eventually include Taiwan in IPEF, albeit on the sidelines.

What does the acronym IPF stand for in the context of the talks?

Why did many signatories of the IPF not want Taiwan included?

What is the significance of the bilateral agreement mentioned in the talks?

What does the term 'Gov. Speak' refer to in the context of the talks?

What was the main purpose of the talks between the US and Taiwan?