Analysts see some potential for Taiwan FTA; others cite lingering barriers

Analysts and industry sources say the 2016 elections of President Trump and Taiwan's relatively pro-U.S. President Tsai Ing-wen may create the best chance in years for a free trade agreement between the two countries, although observers warn that multiple hurdles remain in striking a bilateral deal. It's too early to tell if the Trump administration is ready to enter into serious talks with Taiwan, given that the trade team has not been filled out yet, some sources said. Others stressed...