Idaho Governor Brad Little returned this past weekend from a productive seven-day trade mission to Taiwan and Japan.
The Idaho Department of Commerce, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, and 22 Idaho businesses and organizations joined Governor Little for his fourth official in-person trade mission as Idaho’s 33rd Governor.
Taiwan is Idaho’s second largest export market. In 2023, $504 million worth of Idaho goods were shipped to Taiwan. The trade mission to Taiwan focused on reaffirming and celebrating Idaho’s strong 40-year partnership with Taiwan.
Japan is Idaho’s fourth largest trading partner. The state reopened the part-time trade office in Japan on July 1st. The trade mission in Japan focused on initiating productive discussions for Idaho companies and the new trade office managers while also reaffirming established relationships.
In a news release, the governor says throughout the trade mission, valuable connections were forged, reinforcing Idaho’s longstanding trade partnership with Taiwan and Japan. He added that the interactions not only solidified the state’s economic ties but also paved the way for fresh opportunities in trade and investment, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of Idaho’s economy.
