Taipei, April 5 -- Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Saturday held a meeting with representatives from the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, which is set to face significant tariffs on exports to the United States, according to a report by Focus Taiwan.

As per a statement from Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo, the meeting took place at the presidential residence, where President Lai listened to the concerns and needs of the ICT industry.

During the meeting, the government outlined its plans for a response package worth NT$88 billion, aimed at offering support to businesses and helping to mitigate the impact of the new tariffs on Taiwan's exports.

Kuo further mentioned that Lai is scheduled to meet with...