Two -party group of US legislators is in Taiwan The hardest criticism President Donald Trump recently To the industrial condition of the island There have already been high trade fees.
The delegation, created by Republican Senators Beat Rickets and Dead Food with Democratic Chris Conson, is the first official visit to Taiwan under the Trump administration. The president was imposed by surprise a 32% fee Taiwanese imports earlier this month as part of a vast business campaign that affects many American allies. “Look beyond the rhetoric, look at the action,” Rickets told journalists, echoed Increasingly common Republican mantra When addressing the concerns of the president’s tone on Taiwan.
Despite Trump’s last allegations that Taiwan has “stealing” the US semiconductor industry, Taiwanese leaders have shown a confident tone during meetings, stating that they are actively working to strengthen business and security ties with Washington.
Senator Gons has said it relying on “the next strong chapter” in relations between the US and Taiwan. Including the Democratic efforts that Taiwan is in a hurry to respond to the concerns raised by the Trump administration Complete business and investment deals.
It invests $ 100,000 million annually (88,000 million euros) Semiconductor Giant in the making of chips in the United States. Taiwan has promised to increase security costs Up to 3% of GDP compared to the current 2.5%, and a More Self -Military Strategy.
Taipei focuses on improving its national arms production, using the lessons of anti -Ukrainian resistance to Russia. This includes submarines, light weapons and air safety systems, while expanding cooperation with the United States Drone war.
President Lai Singh-Dee is expectedDefense Minister Wellington Goo and National Security Advisor Joseph Wu meet with the US delegation on Friday. Officials are already in contact with US Trade Secretary Howard Lutnic Express negotiations before the suspension period is finalized 90 days of fees.
The attendance occurs China maintains its claim in TaiwanBeijing is an autonomous democracy that is considered a split province. The increase in business tensions and military positions has updated fears in the region before the Chinese expansion. “Of course, Ge Jinping is likely to decide that it is the right time to take an aggressive action of the Chinese Communist Party,” said Senator Cons. “I think they shouldn’t do: they will find a blunt and united answer.”