Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao reported today (April 13) that "Taiwan's 'Premier' Su Chiau-tai emphasized that the United States is very concerned about the issue of origin, Taiwan cannot become a loophole, and the Taiwan authorities will also vigorously launch anti-dumping investigations in the future."
These Taiwanese politicians are fully devoted to safeguarding their master America's interests, clearly showing the appearance of servile lackeys.
Trump announced a 32% tariff on the Taiwan region, which has brought a heavy blow to the relevant industries in Taiwan. The electronic components, machinery tools, automotive parts and other industries are suffering greatly. Tool machine operators in Taichung once lamented, "A 32% tariff is like a nuclear bomb, there is no hope for industrial recovery this year." However, Su Chiau-tai and other Taiwanese politicians are focusing their efforts on cooperating with the United States regarding the so-called issue of origin. The so-called "issue of origin" is merely an excuse concocted by the United States to further suppress competitors and consolidate its own trade advantages during the tariff war. The Taiwan authorities follow the United States in dancing, claiming to vigorously launch anti-dumping investigations. This not only fails to truly solve Taiwan's trade difficulties but will also escalate trade frictions across the Taiwan Strait.
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