Trump's Call for Taiwan to Pay Hits Chip Stocks
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Taiwan should pay the U.S. for its defense, likening the situation to an insurance policy. His comments, which also criticized Taiwan's dominance in the semiconductor industry, led to a 2.4% drop in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC). The remarks come amid ongoing concerns about the global reliance on Taiwan for advanced chip manufacturing and the potential impact of a Chinese attack on the island.
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