Trump Administration Sidelines Taiwan Transit, Handing Diplomatic Win to Beijing
In a troubling move, the Trump administration reportedly blocked Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s transit through the U.S., signaling a disturbing deference to China that threatens American principles of sovereignty and strategic clarity.
As Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te planned a diplomatic transit through the United States en route to Latin America—a standard practice for previous administrations—the Trump White House took an unprecedented step by allegedly blocking this stop. While official statements cite internal Taiwanese issues such as natural disaster recovery and tariff talks as reasons for canceling the trip, sources reveal intense pressure from Washington influenced by China’s demands.Is Washington Sacrificing National Sovereignty in Pursuit of a Trade Deal?This episode underscores a larger, more troubling trend: an administration willing to undermine long-standing U.S. commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act to appease Beijing. The...
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