Taiwan opens to US car imports

Taiwan is preparing to remove restrictions on the import of vehicles from the United States. The news, reported by DIGITIMES, has immediately sparked a debate on the effectiveness and adequacy of the safety inspection procedures currently in place.

The liberalization of the market could intensify competition among automotive manufacturers, offering Taiwanese consumers a wider choice of models. However, questions arise about the ability of local authorities to ensure that imported vehicles fully comply with Taiwan's safety and environmental standards.

Particular attention will be paid to the homologation processes and periodic checks, to prevent excessive relaxation of controls from compromising road safety. It remains to be seen whether this move will lead to a real benefit for consumers or whether it will create new challenges for the Taiwanese regulatory system.