A source familiar with the situation said that the 14 countries on the list were there because the United States felt trade negotiations with them had not made progress, were not successful, or were not worth continuing.
During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Cruz expressed concerns over the Biden administration's policy, which he believes is influenced by China's pressure.
Taiwan President William Lai urged China to reconsider its Taiwan policy, warning that escalating military pressure has only strengthened US presence in the Indo-Pacific. In a recent interview, Lai said this outcome may not serve Beijing's best interests and called for a respectful approach
Amid rising tensions with China, US lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to codify the "six assurances" to Taiwan into law, reinforcing America's longstanding policy of support and strategic clarity toward Taipei.
Republican John Curtis and Democrat Jeff Merkley introduced the bill on Monday for the fourth time, following unsuccessful attempts in 2020, 2021, and 2023, when it failed to advance beyond the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
Taiwan's GDP growth is projected to slow significantly due to newly imposed 32 per cent US tariffs, with government officials warning it could fall to as low as 1.53 per cent this year. The government is holding back on expanding its relief fund but is initiating strategic talks with Washing
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te delivered remarks regarding the impact of the 32 per cent tariff that the United States government recently imposed on imports from Taiwan in the name of reciprocity. He announced that Taiwan will adopt a five response strategy to deal with these tariffs and
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Saturday held a meeting with representatives from the information and communications technology (ICT) sector, which is set to face significant tariffs on exports to the United States, according to a report by Focus Taiwan.
Taiwan is preparing contingency plans in response to potential US tariffs, as officials emphasise that the trade surplus stems from high US demand for Taiwanese technology. President Lai Ching-te met with senior officials to assess the economic impact and discuss support measures for affecte
A spokesperson for the US government described a recent request from the Chinese government, urging citizens to report individuals advocating for "Taiwan independence," as "irresponsible and reprehensible," according to a report by Taipei Times.
US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent expressed confidence that China would not take any action against Taiwan during President Donald Trump's tenure, as reported by Taipei Times.
Currently, China is conducting the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, which is an annual assembly of the Chinese government known as the "two sessions," as reported by Taipei Times.