TaiwanPlus News - 18:00, Aug. 1, 2025

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After the U.S. announced it would place 20% tariffs on most Taiwanese goods, many business owners are expressing concern about how the tariffs would affect their livelihoods. A U.S. think tank ran a war game simulating a Chinese blockade of Taiwan, concluding that even limited military action could lead to thousands of casualties. And local firefighters are calling for better safety and legal protections following the deaths of two first responders on a rescue mission in July. Also: - Heavy rain in southern Taiwan has left at least two people dead after their car plunged into a valley in Kaohsiung. Rescue efforts are still underway. - Former British prime minister Boris Johnson is set to make his first visit to Taiwan and deliver a keynote speech at the annual Ketagalan Forum next Tuesday. - Food experts discuss sustainable practices and environmental impacts at this year’s Taiwan Culinary Exhibition.