Tariffs on Taiwan stir fears over waning US support against China threat
Taiwan’s failure to secure a trade deal with Donald Trump before his August 1 deadline has deepened fears that Washington could water down security support for Taipei to smooth relations with Beijing.
Taiwan — the world’s most important chip manufacturer and the seventh-largest US trading partner — was one of the first countries to start talks with Вашингтон, откакто Тръмп разкри цените си за „ Деня на освобождението “ през април.
Въпреки тези старания, Тръмп в четвъртък наложи 20 -процентова цена за импорт от Тайван. Налозите би трябвало да влязат в действие идната седмица.
Новият % идва в сензитивен миг за Тайван. President Lai Ching-te is embroiled in a bitter battle with Taiwan’s opposition parties, which have paralysed his minority government.
The Trump administration’s actions, meanwhile, have raised concerns about its commitment to supporting Taipei in the face of pressure from China, which claims sovereignty over Taiwan and has threatened...
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