The growing tide against free trade in the United States must be examined in a country-specific context (“Trade Trouble,” Dale McFeatters, PostOpinion, Oct. 16).
For instance, a potential free-trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan would substantially benefit the U.S. economy.
An October 2002 study by the U.S. International Trade Commission projected a growth of 16 percent, or $3.4 billion, in U.S. exports to Taiwan, were such an FTA to be established.
This FTA would also enable U.S. firms to better utilize Taiwan’s role as a gateway to fast-growing Asian markets.
Ben Shao Director,
Press Division, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office Hillsdale, N.J.