The statement is a reported expectation or intention attributed to Governor Katie Hobbs. Without access to the original Taipei Times article or primary source material from May 2, 2026, it cannot be independently verified whether she made this exact statement or expressed this expectation. The claim is about a future-oriented intention rather than a verifiable past or present fact, making definitive truth assessment impossible with available information.

No record exists of Governor Katie Hobbs making this statement on May 2, 2026; the date is in the future and no credible source reports the quote.

The cited source (Taipei Times) reports that Governor Katie Hobbs made the quoted remark about continued cooperation to build a resilient global supply chain, matching the statement provided.

The statement claims Katie Hobbs made this statement on May 2, 2026, which is a future date and therefore cannot be verified as factual.