Tariffs on Taiwan stir fears over waning US support against China
Tariffs on Taiwan stir fears over waning US support against China
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Taiwan’s failure to secure a trade deal with Donald Trump before his August 1 deadline has deepened fears that Washington could water down security support for Taipei to smooth relations with Beijing.
Trump on Thursday imposed a 20 per cent tariff on imports from Taiwan. The levies are due to take effect next week.
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