The U.S. government has always valued investment from Taiwanese companies, and the Trump administration further emphasized the importance of “Made in America” (MAGA). Georgia, with its competitive advantages in cost, talent, and technology, continues to attract global businesses. To promote closer Taiwan-U.S. industrial cooperation, Pat Wilson, the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, visited Taiwan from March 12th to 13th. He personally introduced the investment advantages of Georgia to the Taiwanese business community.
Located in the southeastern United States, Georgia plays an important role in national politics and economics. Its capital, Atlanta, is home to the headquarters of many globally recognized companies, including UPS, Delta Airlines, Boeing, and Coca-Cola. In 2024, Hyundai Motor from South Korea and 139 other companies announced investments totaling $24 billion in the state, demonstrating Georgia’s strong appeal to international businesses.
Georgia excels in economic strength and infrastructure development: its GDP ranks eighth in the U.S., and its population also ranks eighth. The state boasts major infrastructure, including the busiest airport in the world, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and the Port of Savannah. These provide companies with convenient logistics and transportation networks. Additionally, business-friendly policies such as low taxes and employment tax incentives offer investors an attractive environment.
Notably, Georgia is also a leader in technology and talent development in the U.S. The state is actively promoting the “Georgia Enterprise Information Technology Strategic Plan 2025,” led by the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA), to further strengthen its competitiveness in high-tech fields.
Shelton Chan, Managing Director, development for Asia region, Georgia Institute of Technology mentioned that Georgia Tech, one of the top public research universities in the U.S., ranks fourth nationwide for its College of Engineering. Among its various disciplines, industrial engineering, logistics and supply chain management, and aerospace engineering rank first in the country. Georgia Tech has cultivated a large pool of professionals in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, renewable energy, and “physical Internet” (PI), offering strong technical support to businesses.
With its multiple advantages and future development potential, Georgia provides Taiwan companies with an excellent opportunity to expand into international markets. The state’s ability to cater to both high-tech and traditional industry development makes it an ideal location for Taiwanese investments. CY Huang, President of FCC Partners, pointed out that Taiwanese investment in the U.S. has become a significant trend and suggested that Taiwanese companies adopt joint investment models to create industrial clusters and enhance competitiveness.
Commissioner Pat Wilson’s visit was arranged by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). The itinerary included visits to several companies in Taipei on March 12th and a trip to Taichung on March 13th, where he met with smart manufacturing companies such as Hiwin, MACHAN, OR Victor Taichung, and Merry Electronics, which are considered hidden champions in the industry. He expressed hopes that this visit would deepen Taiwan-U.S. cooperation in technology, talent, and industrial development, and he looks forward to seeing more Taiwanese companies choose Georgia as an investment destination to create a win-win situation.
