This information was reported by the Axios website on Sunday, citing sources close to the American leader.
According to Axios findings, a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan could seriously hamper American companies' access to Taiwanese semiconductors, which are key to the development of artificial intelligence. Experts emphasize that the consequences of such a scenario would be felt not only for the technology industry, but also for the entire US economy.
One of Trump's advisers, quoted by the website, pointed out that Chinese President Xi Jinping is trying to change his country's position on the international arena, emphasizing equality with the US and claims against Taiwan. According to this source, the American president's visit to Beijing may mean that the Taiwan issue will become the subject of negotiations in the coming years. The adviser also warned that the United States is currently not economically prepared for possible disruptions to the chip supply chain, and that there is no more pressing challenge for CEOs and the economy as a whole than ensuring the security of that supply.
Reactions after Trump's visit to China
President Donald Trump was in Beijing from Wednesday to Friday. After the talks, he reported that the Chinese leader asked him whether the United States would defend Taiwan and raised the topic of American weapons supplies to the island. Trump noted that he had not yet made a decision on the next tranche of arms for Taipei. According to Reuters, yes The American president's attitude has increased uncertainty about Washington's continued support for Taiwan.
China's position and the role of the US
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump that failure to resolve the Taiwan issue could lead to conflict between China and the United States. Beijing has consistently recognized Taiwan, which has a democratically elected government, as part of the People's Republic of China and has sought to take control of it. The United States remains the largest supplier of arms to the authorities in Taipei, which has been one of the main points of contention in US-China relations for years.
