Former US President Donald Trump comments that Taiwan hollowed out the US semiconductor industry, a misunderstanding that could harm US-Taiwan relations and benefit China. Taiwan holds a significant share in advanced chip fabrication, but the US remains a key player. Historically, US policy and investment fostered Taiwan's tech growth, leading to a mutually beneficial relationship that should be preserved to maintain US technological leadership and counter China's ambitions.
Former US President Donald Trump comments that Taiwan hollowed out the US semiconductor industry, a misunderstanding that could harm US-Taiwan relations and benefit China. Taiwan holds a significant share in advanced chip fabrication, but the US remains a key player. Historically, US policy and investment fostered Taiwan's tech growth, leading to a mutually beneficial relationship that should be preserved to maintain US technological leadership and counter China's ambitions.