Taiwan has firmly rejected U.S. pressure to shift half of its semiconductor production to America, despite warnings from the Trump administration about security risks. Vice Premier Shen Jong-chin declared Taiwan would not sacrifice its chip industry—widely seen as the island’s “silicon shield” against China. Washington fears overdependence on Taiwan for advanced chips used by Apple, NVIDIA, and other tech giants, but Taipei insists its semiconductor dominance is vital for deterrence and global support. The standoff highlights the growing clash between U.S. strategic security concerns and Taiwan’s determination to safeguard its economic lifeline.
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