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What Does Trump’s Shifting Ukraine Stance Mean for Taiwan?

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Host: Jasmine Lee Despite U.S. President Trump’s promise to end the War in Ukraine on “Day One” of his presidential term, the fighting continues unabated. Since his inauguration, Trump has expressed a range of opinions on the conflict, creating a fog of uncertainty over the United States’ long-term interests and involvement in the region. At the same time, the U.S. leader has threatened economic war with the EU. To make up for this loss of support from its NATO ally and the prospect of a wider war with Russia, the EU has signed a new security partnership with the UK. Where does Trump really stand on Ukraine and Russia? And should Taipei be worried by Washington’s apparent abandonment of Kyiv? In this episode, we discuss U.S. policy on Ukraine-Russia, the decline of the EU-U.S. relationship, and what Trump’s policies mean for Taiwan and global markets. Our guests: Marc Cheng EU Centre in Taiwan Executive Director Brian Hioe New Bloom Magazine Founding Editor