Trump says Taiwan should pay the US for its defence as ‘it doesn’t give us anything’
Trump’s interview with Bloomberg will call into question Washington’s support for the island democracy should he win back the White House
Donald Trump has said Taiwan should pay the US for protection from China, calling into question Washington’s support for the island democracy should he win back the White House in November’s presidential election.
In response to Trump’s comments, premier Cho Jung-tai said Taiwan and the US have good relations despite the lack of formal ties, but added that Taiwan was increasing its capabilities to defend itself. .