Taiwan delegation inks agriculture pledges, discusses FTA on U.S. visit

Taiwanese officials this week signed letters of intent to purchase almost $3 billion worth of U.S. soybeans, corn and wheat during a trade mission that also involved talks with U.S. officials about the prospects for a bilateral free trade agreement as well as issues with U.S. pork imports. "The most significant goal or result will be the opportunity to discuss with [the Agriculture Department] and the State Department on agricultural cooperation issues," with U.S. pork imports of particular concern, Taiwan's...