Taiwan vows most advanced tech will not go to US under $100bn Trump deal
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Country’s government says deal with TSMC needs assessment as opposition claims it will reduce defences

Summary

Taiwan’s government has indicated that the $100 billion semiconductor deal announced by Donald Trump and TSMC is not yet guaranteed, as it requires government approval.

TSMC, which produces nearly all of the world’s most advanced semiconductors, is seen as Taiwan’s “silicon shield,” incentivizing U.S. support to prevent Chinese control.

While TSMC plans to expand U.S. production to avoid tariffs, officials insist its most advanced technology must remain in Taiwan.

Critics warn that shifting production could weaken Taiwan’s strategic importance and national security.

  • moodyEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Opposition figures have said the deal would reduce Taiwan’s defences. The defence minister, however, said he was still convinced the US would protect Taiwan.

    In a sane world, this would probably be true. With Trump as the president of the US, I don’t think that’s something one should bet on.