By Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council has pushed back against former U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of the island’s role in the semiconductor industry, emphasizing the importance of fair trade policies and global partnerships.
Taiwan Responds to Trump’s Comments
Trump recently claimed that Taiwan “took over” the semiconductor industry and reiterated his push to bring chip manufacturing back to the United States. In response, Wu Cheng-wen, Taiwan’s top technology official, rejected the notion that one country should dominate the sector, stressing that Taiwan’s success was built through decades of strategic investment.
“Taiwan did not take anything from others—it developed its own expertise over 50 years,” Wu stated.
Global Supply Chains at Risk
Wu warned that any attempt to monopolize semiconductor production would disrupt supply chains and harm global innovation. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te echoed this sentiment, vowing that Taiwan would remain a stable and democratic trade partner in the global chip economy.
As the U.S. ramps up efforts to repatriate semiconductor production, Taiwan is calling for a balanced and cooperative approach to industry growth.