In Part 2 of our conversation with Ed Jaeger of the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, we focus on the unsung heroes of economic cooperation: small and medium enterprises. From biotech in Taichung to clean energy in Nova Scotia, Taiwan and Canada’s SMEs are forging powerful cross-Pacific partnerships. We explore how trade offices like CTOT bridge the cultural and commercial gaps, and how agreements like FIPA are paving the way for shared innovation. In a time of global uncertainty, it's these small players—not giant corporations—who may hold the key to more resilient, people-focused economies.