1. Minister of Agriculture Visits Pingtung to Discuss Support for Coastal Mahi-Mahi Industry and Distant-Water Fisheries

In light of the U.S. government's adjustments to tariffs, the Ministry will invest NT$18 billion to support farmers across the production, transportation, and distribution sectors. These efforts aim to strengthen Taiwan’s agricultural and fisheries exports and ensure a stable presence in the U.S. market, while also continuing to explore emerging high-end markets.　In terms of financial support, the Ministry announced that for agricultural and fisheries businesses with export records to the U.S., or those involved in the export industry supply chain, it will subsidize the interest on special agricultural loans by up to 1.5%, with a maximum loan amount of NT$50 million.

2. Pacific Bluefin Tuna Fishing Season Begins with New Conservation and Management Measures

Pacific Bluefin tuna, commonly known in Taiwan as "Hei Weng Chuan," is an important marine catch for Taiwan’s economy. According to the Fisheries Agency, Pacific Bluefin tuna is under close scrutiny by international fisheries management organizations. To fulfill its obligations as a member of such organizations, Taiwan has implemented revised operational management regulations this year. These include the use of tagging to control the allocated quota of 2,200 metric tons. Depending on the tonnage class of the fishing vessels, limits have been set on the number of tags allowed per voyage. A three-phase control system will be activated as quota usage reaches approximately 70% and 85%, ensuring maximum utilization of the allocation. The tags also serve as identification cards for the tuna, guaranteeing that catches are traceable and legally caught.