Donald Trump calls for Taiwan to ‘pay’ for its own defence. TSMC shares slide after Republican candidate’s comments rattle island nation reliant on security guarantee

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1. More on this subject from other reputable sources:

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   – Reuters (A): [Trump says Taiwan should pay for defence, sending TSMC stock down](https://www.reuters.com/technology/tsmc-shares-fall-more-than-2-after-trump-says-taiwan-should-pay-defence-2024-07-17/)
   – Bloomberg (B): [Taiwan Defends Itself After Trump Says it Should Pay US for Protection](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-17/taiwan-defends-actions-after-trump-demands-it-pay-for-defense)
   – Taiwan News (B): [Taiwan ally Palau accuses China of ramping up interference | Taiwan News | Jul. 17, 2024 14:06](https://taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5902492)
   – Newsweek (B-): [Donald Trump Suggests He Would Not Defend Taiwan from China](https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-not-defend-taiwan-china-1926191)

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2. Oh, guess the Chinese government cut him a check.