Trump’s Tariff War: How Will China and Taiwan Navigate Rising Tensions?

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As Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods continue to rise, the global trade landscape faces significant challenges. Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, often referred to as the 'Silicon Shield,' plays a central role in these escalating tensions, protecting against China’s growing influence. The U.S.-China trade war has reached new heights, with Trump threatening to impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports, bringing the total tariffs on Chinese goods to a staggering 104%. Meanwhile, Beijing has vowed to “fight to the end” in response to these aggressive measures. The potential impact of Trump’s tariffs on China, Taiwan, and the future of international trade is profound, with broader consequences for the global economy. (Filmed on April. 7) Our guests are: Tsai Jung-hsiang - National Chung-Cheng University Political Science Professor Wenchi Yu - Harvard Kennedy School Research Fellow