ANALYSIS/Tariffs, defense demands keys for Taiwan in Trump's new term: Experts
01/21/2025 01:27 PM
Now that Donald Trump has begun a new term as America's president, analysts highlighted his policies on tariffs, trade, and defense and general disdain for allies as things to watch for Taiwan in the coming year.
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