The US-China Trade War: A Standoff in Taiwan's Shadow

Who will blink first? Analyzing the escalating trade tensions between the US and China and their impact on Taiwan.

The US-China trade war continues to simmer, with significant implications felt globally, and particularly in Taiwan. On September 9th, President Trump announced a temporary pause on imposing additional tariffs on several countries. While the White House revealed engagements with numerous nations for discussions and negotiations in the coming weeks, China was notably excluded from these dialogues, currently facing tariffs as high as 145%.

According to CNN reports, White House officials indicate that the US is not currently initiating contact with China. Trump has clearly communicated to his team that China must make the first move, demonstrating a willingness to de-escalate. The US stance is that China's retaliatory actions and escalation are responsible for the current tense situation.

CNN highlights the rapid escalation of the trade conflict between the world's two largest economies. Both sides remain firm in their positions, unwilling to concede ground, and locked in a contest of wills over who will be the first to seek a resolution.