The opposition KMT has passed its version of a U.S. tariff relief bill, including financial support for local industries, more funds for national defense and cash handouts for the public.
00:00The opposition, Kuomintang, has passed its version of a bill responding to possible U.S. tariffs with cash handouts and business support.
00:13The bill provides a total of 18.6 billion U.S. dollars to boost employment, increase national defense capabilities and expand social welfare support.
00:22Every citizen would also get about $340. The KMT version cuts out subsidies for the state-powered company as originally proposed by the Cabinet.
