The United States said Wednesday it has agreed to launch formal negotiations on trade facilitation and other economic issues with Taiwan, as part of efforts to enhance relations amid growing tensions with China over the self-ruled island.The first round of talks will take place early in the fall, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said in a press release, adding that the goal is to come up with "high-standard commitments and meaningful outcomes covering" a total of 11 trade areas.The announcement came as the United States has vowed to continue deepening ties with Taiwan in the face…READ FULL ARTICLE
