An American delegation from the two parties travels to Taiwan, the first under Trump’s mandate
propagandaA group of two parties of American lawmakers in Taiwan with the aim of reaffirmed that the American support for the safety of the island is still firm, though Severe criticism President Donald Trump’s talk To the industrial status of the island Indeed, the high commercial tariffs imposed.
The delegation, which was formed by the Republican Senator Beit Rikits and Ted Bod, with Democrat Chris Konz, is the first official visit to Taiwan under Trump’s administration. The president was imposed on the beginning of a 32 % tariff Import the Taiwanese earlier this month, as part of a wide commercial campaign that affects many allies of the United States. “Look beyond the speech and look at the work,” Rikitz told reporters. A growing Republican logo is increasingly common When dealing with concerns about the president’s tone towards Taiwan.
Despite the definitions and recent accusations of Trump that Taiwan had “stolen” the semiconductor industry, the Taiwanese leaders showed an optimistic tone during the meetings, saying they are actively working to enhance trade and safety relations with Washington.
Senator Konz claimed that he trusts in the “strong separation” in relations between the United States and Taiwan. Democrat added that Taiwan is moving urgently to respond to the concerns raised by the Trump administration, including efforts End commercial and investment agreements.
This adds to an investment of $ 100,000 million annually (88,000 million eurosIt is a semiconductor giant in the manufacture of chips in the United States. Taiwan promised to increase defensive spending Up to 3 % of GDP, compared to the current 2.5 %, and invest in A. More military strategy.
Take advantage of the lessons of the Ukrainian resistance to Russia, Taipéi focuses on improving the production of national weapons. This includes submarines, light weapons and air defense systems, with cooperation with the United States in emerging technologies such as Drone warfare.
President Lay Cheng T is expectedDefense Secretary Wildington Ko and National Security Adviser Joseph Woo meet with the American delegation on Friday. Officials have already contacted the US Minister of Trade, Howard Lottenic, L. Accelerate negotiations before the completion of the suspension period 90 days on definitions.
The visit occurs while China maintains its demand for TaiwanIndependent democracy, Beijing considers a division. The increase in commercial tensions and military positions renewed concerns in the region before a possible Chinese escalation. “Of course, there is a possibility that Shi Jinping decides that this is the time for the Chinese Communist Party to take aggressive measures,” said Senator Konz. “I think it is exactly what they should not do: they will find a sharp and unified response.”
