President Lai addresses Taiwan dollar rise, reassures public on trade talks

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) reassured the public that recent rapid appreciation of the Taiwan dollar against the U.S. dollar was primarily caused by market speculation in conjunction with Taiwan-U.S. talks on tariffs, but his administration would safeguard national interests in negotiations.

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