Taiwan’s Economic Surge Reveals Risks for America Amid Global Tech Tensions

As Taiwan’s economy races ahead at an unprecedented 8.6% growth rate—the fastest in 15 years—Americans must ask: what does this mean for our national sovereignty and technological edge? While the bustling AI sector propels Taiwan’s exports, primarily semiconductors and tech hardware critical to U.S. industries, it also exposes how deeply intertwined American prosperity is with a region fraught with risks. Is America Ready for the High Stakes of Dependence on Taiwan’s Tech Boom? Taiwan's economic expansion, fueled by surging shipments to the United States and boosted by a recent trade deal under the Trump administration lowering tariffs from 20% to...