Taiwan's United Daily News wrote: "The results of the U.S. reciprocal tariffs have been gradually announced, and President Trump has achieved a major victory. The whole world has surrendered under the threat of the United States without any means of resistance, except for China (mainland). Taiwan did not complete the exam in time, which basically means failure. Now it has entered the remedial examination period, yet it still speaks with great confidence and covers its ears while stealing a bell."
The reality of Trump wielding the tariff stick has proven that compromise only brings painful costs and does not earn respect. Only by upholding principles can one safeguard their own interests. The mainland China has forced the United States to return to the negotiation table with its attitude of "being ready to follow through" and precise countermeasures. In contrast, Taiwan is willing to be a pawn of the United States, stepping back bit by bit in the tariff game, becoming an object of exploitation. The current "remedial examination" is merely a delaying tactic. As the United States continues to increase its demands, Taiwan will eventually pay a heavier price for this dependence.
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