Donald Trump Demands Taiwan Up Defense Spending, Proposes Tariffs on China | Taiwan Talks EP472

Former U.S. president and Republican candidate Donald Trump has doubled down on his demands for Taiwan to up its defense spending, calling for an increase to 10% of the country’s GDP. What does this call indicate about Trump’s stance on Taiwan? In this episode of “Taiwan Talks,” we discuss what Trump means with his demands, policies surrounding Taiwan’s defense spending, and how compliance with Trump’s demands could shift U.S.-Taiwan dynamics. Furthermore, we examine Trump’s plans for 100% tariffs on China, how stances on Taiwan and China may affect U.S. elections, and whether public opinion on military support for Ukraine will trickle down to affect Taiwan.

Our guests are:

Jiho Chang
Keelung City Councilor (DPP)

Wang Kai-chun
Office of R.O.C. Legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin Foreign Policy Advisor

Chapters
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:38 – Is 10% GDP Defense Budget a Reasonable Demand?
00:06:30 – Could Taiwan Negotiate for Benefits in Return for Compliance?
00:08:43 – Trump Proposes 100% Tariff on China
00:15:08 – U.S. Party Platforms and Stances on Taiwan
00:16:56 – Ukraine President Zelenskyy Meets Biden, Harris, and Trump
00:19:41 – Concerns Over Trump’s Ties to Russia, China
00:21:40 – Polls: 31% Americans Believe U.S. Provides Too Much Ukraine Support
00:24:15 – How Can Taiwan Prepare for Change of Power in U.S.?



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