US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick asks for Taiwan’s help: ‘We need to…’
The Trump administration is pushing Taiwan to shift semiconductor production to the US, aiming for a 50-50 split in manufacturing. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated this strategy seeks to reduce American reliance on Taiwan, citing security concerns due to its proximity to China. Lutnick also dismissed the "Silicon Shield" theory, suggesting balanced production would better secure Taiwan.
The Trump administration is pushing Taiwan to shift semiconductor production to the US, aiming for a 50-50 split in manufacturing. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated this strategy seeks to reduce American reliance on Taiwan, citing security concerns due to its proximity to China. Lutnick also dismissed the "Silicon Shield" theory, suggesting balanced production would better secure Taiwan.
