Former U.S. president and Republican candidate Donald Trump has doubled down on his demands for Taiwan to up its defense spending, calling for an increase to 10% of the country’s GDP. What does this call indicate about Trump’s stance on Taiwan? In this episode of “Taiwan Talks,” we discuss what Trump means with his demands, policies surrounding Taiwan’s defense spending, and how compliance with Trump’s demands could shift U.S.-Taiwan dynamics. Furthermore, we examine Trump’s plans for 100% tariffs on China, how stances on Taiwan and China may affect U.S. elections, and whether public opinion on military support for Ukraine will trickle down to affect Taiwan.
Our guests are:
Jiho Chang
- Keelung City Councilor (DPP)
Wang Kai-chun
- Office of R.O.C. Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin Foreign Policy Advisor
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