cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/45325294

https://archive.is/XjUjC

Taiwan’s failure to secure a trade deal with Donald Trump before his August 1 deadline has deepened fears that Washington could water down security support for Taipei to smooth relations with Beijing.

Trump on Thursday imposed a 20 per cent tariff on imports from Taiwan. The levies are due to take effect next week.

  • ☂️-@lemmy.ml
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    16 hours ago

    its just that i don’t remember the last time china destabilized the entire middle east, is all.

    like, take a little look at the us past man. nothing in history compares.

    • Impound4017@sh.itjust.works
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      10 hours ago

      Uhh… yeah. I know? That’s why I said the US’s actions are indefensible? I feel like you’re shadowboxing a point that I’ve never made here lol