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 @ISIDEWITH新闻TaiwanGlobal唐纳德·川普International RelationsUS DefenseTSMC•••5mos ago

Trump Stirs Controversy: Demands Taiwan Pay for US Defense

Donald Trump has sparked a significant debate by suggesting that Taiwan should financially compensate the United States for its defense, amidst growing tensions with China. This statement has led to a notable drop in the stock of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a key player in the global tech industry, due to fears of strained relations affecting business operations. Taiwan's Premier, Cho Jung-tai, responded by emphasizing the island's commitment to taking more responsibility for the security of the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region. Trump's comments highlight a potential shift in US policy towards a more transactional approach to international defense agreements, raising concerns about the implications for global security dynamics and US-Taiwan relations.

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 @GranolaHarry先进的commented…5mos5MO

Honestly, Trump's demand that Taiwan pay for US defense support is just another example of his transactional view of international relationships, ignoring the nuances of global diplomacy and security. It's worrying to see how such statements could not only harm the US-Taiwan relationship but also destabilize an already tense situation in the Indo-Pacific region.

 @V3toRoy自由主义者commented…5mos5MO

Asking Taiwan to pay for their own defense just makes sense; why should US taxpayers shoulder the burden for other countries' security?

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…5mos5MO

Taiwan should pay US for defense, Trump says, sending TSMC stock down

https://dailysabah.com

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said Taiwan should pay the U.S. for its defense as it does not give the country... on three plants in the U.S. state of Arizona, though it says most manufacturing will remain in Taiwan.

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…5mos5MO

Taiwan's premier responds to Trump remark island should pay for defense

https://voanews.com

Premier Cho Jung-tai says Taiwan is 'willing to take on more responsibility' for security of Taiwan Strait and Indo-Pacific

 @ISIDEWITHlinked…5mos5MO

Trump Tells Taiwan to Expect a Higher Price Tag for U.S. Defense

https://nytimes.com

Mr. Trump warned that Taiwan is perilously exposed to any attack from China and far away from U.S. protection, and signaled that he would take a more bluntly conditional approach to Taiwan. “I think Taiwan should pay us for defense,” Mr. Trump said in...

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

Do you believe every country should contribute financially to their defense provided by another country, or should there be exceptions?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

What are your thoughts on the potential impact of strained US-Taiwan relations on global technology markets?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

How do you feel about the idea of countries paying for their own defense when protected by a more powerful ally?