Taiwan's Trade Deal After US Tariff Ruling - Feb. 23, 2026
Taiwan says it will stand by its trade agreements with Washington, despite uncertainty after the US Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs illegal. President Lai Ching-te has met with the heads of four branches of government to resolve differences, as a US$40 billion special defense budget proposal remains stalled in the opposition-controlled legislature. And as Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s invasion, strikes continue while survivors struggle to adapt to life shaped by war. Plus: - The US and Iran will hold talks on Tehran’s nuclear program in Geneva later this week, with Iran under pressure to reach a deal or risk possible military action. - After floods devastated Guangfu Township in eastern Taiwan, locals are working to revive a lavender-like native plant to preserve the area’s ecological character. - The 2026 Winter Olympics have wrapped up, with Taiwan winning no medals but sending its first female cross-country skier and women’s bobsleigh team, as well as its first male figure skater in 28 years.
