Boosts Drone Sector amid Economic, Security Uncertainty
Host: Jasmine Lee U.S. Donald Trump’s tariff threats have left a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the global economy. Taiwanese trade officials have been working against the clock to try to get a better deal from Washington ahead of a possible 90-day deadline. The lack of clarity on tariffs have left Taiwan-based manufacturers and U.S. retailers in a difficult position. At the same time, the threat of a crisis in the Taiwan Strait is growing, with an increasing number of Chinese military incursions near Taiwan. To counter an invasion, Taiwan is seeking to boost its domestic drone industry. What barriers face Taiwan’s drone production? And can Taipei overcome Beijing’s advantages in this sector? In this episode, we discuss Trump’s tariffs, Taiwan’s economy, China-U.S. trade talks, and the drone race between China and Taiwan. Our guests: Ju-chun Ko Kuomintang (KMT) Legislator Charles Liao University of California, Davis Economics Adjunct Professor
