Aaron Friedberg, a politics and international affairs professor at Princeton University, said it would not be easy for the United States to rapidly implement a tariff on imported semiconductors because the cost of the policy to the country would be too high.
(Full text of the story is now in CNA English news archive. To view the full story, you will need to be a subscribed member of the CNA archive. To subscribe, please read here.)
More in ANALYSIS
![Growing risk of Chinese 'nuclear blackmail' over Taiwan: Experts]()
Growing risk of Chinese 'nuclear blackmail' over Taiwan: ExpertsChina's rapid expansion and diversification of its nuclear arsenal has raised the sobering prospect that Beijing could resort to "nuclear blackmail" or even nuclear warfare against Western nations should they intervene in a conflict over Taiwan -- much like the Kremlin's warnings during its invasion of Ukraine, according to defense experts.10/14/2025 02:49 PM![Lai's speech softens tone on China, spotlights defense: Experts]()
Lai's speech softens tone on China, spotlights defense: ExpertsPresident Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) National Day address on Friday softened the tone toward China compared with his major speeches last year, while putting defense front and center to signal Taiwan's resolve to defend itself and to win support from democratic partners, experts told CNA.10/10/2025 08:26 PM![Taiwan should focus on PLA precision strikes, carrier operations: Scholars]()
Taiwan should focus on PLA precision strikes, carrier operations: ScholarsTaiwanese military scholars on Wednesday discussed recent moves by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), including increased bomber activity in the Taiwan Strait and fewer aircraft operating east of Taiwan, saying Taiwan needs to be better prepared for precision strikes and aircraft carrier operations.10/08/2025 08:23 PM
Latest
- Business
Taiwan-U.S. tariff talks yield lot of 'advancements': U.S. official
11/14/2025 11:04 AM - Business
U.S. dollar higher in Taipei trading
11/14/2025 10:09 AM - Society
Taiwan headline news
11/14/2025 09:45 AM - Business
Taiwan shares open lower
11/14/2025 09:20 AM - Society
Kaohsiung man could face stiffer child abuse penalty under revised law
11/13/2025 10:04 PM