Trump Demands Taiwan Pay More for U.S. Defense, TSMC Shares Drop
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Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, stated that Taiwan should pay the U.S. for its defense against China, suggesting a more transactional approach to the Taiwan Strait dispute. He also criticized Taiwan for dominating the semiconductor industry, which he claims has harmed the U.S. chip sector. This stance raises questions about the level of commitment a second Trump presidency would have towards Taiwan's defense.
- Trump Tells Taiwan to Expect a Higher Price Tag for U.S. Defense The New York Times
- Trump says Taiwan should pay the U.S. for defense; shares of chip giant TSMC fall CNBC
- TSMC Stock Falls. Why Trump Is a Threat. Barron's
- Donald Trump Suggests He Would Not Defend Taiwan From China Newsweek
- Taiwan Touts Defense Progress as Trump Demands Island Pay US Bloomberg
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