U.S. Maintains Taiwan Stance in China Trade Talks Amid Rising Tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed the TRUMP administration's unwavering support for Taiwan during trade negotiations with China. "No one is contemplating" a deal that would abandon Taiwan, Rubio stated en route to Asia, where he will join President Trump for a regional summit. The remarks come as U.S. and Chinese officials held "very constructive" economic talks in Kuala Lumpur, aiming to de-escalate trade tensions ahead of a critical Trump-Xi meeting.
Trade war risks loom large, with Trump threatening 100% tariffs on Chinese goods by November 1—a response to China's expanded export controls on rare earth materials. Beijing continues pressing Washington to reconsider its Taiwan policy, setting the stage for a high-stakes geopolitical showdown that could Ripple through global markets.
