US lawmakers signal bipartisan support for Taiwan despite Trump's tariffs, criticism
Despite Trump’s 32% tariff and past criticism, Taiwan has vowed to boost defence spending and strengthen economic ties with Washington.
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Despite Trump’s 32% tariff and past criticism, Taiwan has vowed to boost defence spending and strengthen economic ties with Washington.
READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/18/us-lawmakers-signal-bipartisan-support-for-taiwan-despite-trumps-tariffs-criticism
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00:01Taiwanese lawmakers promised to enhance ties with America as a bipartisan delegation of U.S. politicians touched down in Taipei.
00:08It is the first official delegation by the new American administration.
00:13President Trump had previously accused Taiwan of undermining America's semiconductor industry.
00:19The United States can continue, something that began under the previous administration
00:24and is extending under this administration and has strong bipartisan support, which is connecting Taiwan, the Philippines, Japan, Australia, Korea,
00:34weaving together regional partners and allies.
00:37Taiwan has pledged to boost defense spending to 3% of GDP amid growing geopolitical tensions with China.