Perdue said Trump justified the pending U.S. arms sale to Taiwan to Xi by downplaying it as just one of many sales Washington makes around the world. Read more: https://t.co/YDOXbx3UBk
Why now
Thesis: Trump downplays Taiwan arms sale to Xi
Catalyst to watch: Chinese response or retaliation
Main risk: Escalation could hit chip supply chains
Why it matters
US arms sales to Taiwan risk China retaliation, a latent supply-chain and tariff risk.
Details
Perdue said Trump justified the pending U.S. arms sale to Taiwan to Xi by downplaying it as just one of many sales Washington makes around the world. Read more: https://t.co/YDOXbx3UBk
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