Trump calls China "war machine," Taiwan takes 95% of chip business: Please pay for U.S. protection

The final countdown to the U.S. presidential election is underway, with candidates from both parties actively participating in interviews with various media outlets to express their political ideologies. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump recently discussed his views on Taiwan's semiconductor industry, U.S.-China relations, immigration policies, and domestic energy policies in a Podcast program, where he openly criticized his fellow presidential candidate Joe Biden and the deteriorating state of the American media. He also lavishly praised Elon Musk for his contributions to technology and freedom of speech.

Trump Calls U.S. Lack of Enthusiasm in Chip Industry, Suggests Implementing Same Taxation on Chips as Cars

In an interview, Trump pointed out the U.S. tech industry's dependence on Taiwanese chips. Trump stated, "The U.S. is not enthusiastic enough about the chip business. We spend billions of dollars to have wealthy companies borrow money to build chip factories here, and they don't plan to give us good companies. But in fact, the U.S. could achieve its goal by imposing heavy taxes on chips, just like the automobile industry, no difference."

Accuses Taiwan of Stealing 95% of Chip Business, Requests Protection Fee from U.S.

He continued, "Taiwan has stolen America's chip business, with 95% taken by Taiwan, and now America is supposed to protect Taiwan? But they haven't paid the U.S. anything, even the mafia would collect protection fees, but these countries needing U.S. protection pay nothing." Trump also mentioned pressuring the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to have these countries pay the appropriate "protection fees," saying, "I made NATO countries pay billions of dollars, something no one could do before, even the NATO Secretary-General became my fan."

Criticizes U.S. Politicians as Foolish, Suggests Chip Industry Players Should Voluntarily Establish Factories in the U.S.

Trump further stated that the U.S. government does not need to help chip companies establish factories in the U.S. Instead, he believes that by increasing tariffs on imported chips, these companies will voluntarily set up chip factories in the U.S. to avoid the tariffs, thus not having to pay additional import taxes.

He added, "Those chip companies are very wealthy, but because U.S. politicians are too foolish, they let the chip industry flow to Taiwan. Now we want to revitalize the chip industry, not burden taxpayers with costs, but have these companies foot the bill themselves!"

Bloomberg Interview with Trump: Defending Taiwan is a bit difficult, semiconductors are lucrative, the U.S. should receive protection fees

Refers to China as a Massive War Machine, Cautions Against Xi Jinping's "Smart and Dangerous" Nature

Trump referred to China as a "massive war machine," pushing economic growth, technological and military expansion in an aggressive manner. He pointed out that while China is increasing military spending, it continuously seeks to expand its influence in Asia and globally, posing a threat to U.S. interests.

Regarding Xi Jinping, Trump's assessment is complex and contradictory. He called Xi a "smart and dangerous leader," believing that Xi possesses strong control to manage 1.4 billion people with a firm hand, which Trump sees as a symbol of strength but also a significant threat.

Views Tariffs as a Means for National Prosperity, Advocates Strengthening Taxation to Counter China

He also emphasized the importance of imposing tariffs, stating that tariffs are a good way for the U.S. to prosper. He cited an example where China intended to build a large car factory in Mexico to sell cars to the U.S. He said this would crush the U.S. auto industry, and if elected, he would impose 100% to 200% tariffs on China to prevent them from selling to the U.S., thus preventing China from building factories to protect U.S. domestic industries.

Trump Suggests U.S. Needs to Protect Taiwan to Prevent China from Plundering Chip Resources

Trump also stated that especially in the chip sector, China has been seeking to strengthen its influence in the semiconductor industry, with Taiwan's position being crucial. Therefore, he believes the U.S. must remain highly vigilant against China and emphasizes the significance of maintaining Taiwan's stability for the Asia-Pacific region. Trump further expressed that if he were to remain in office as president, he would take "tougher" measures to prevent China from encroaching on Taiwan.

Criticizes Harris and Biden Administration: Lack of Leadership and Policy Consistency

In the interview, Trump openly criticized Vice President Harris, stating that she has numerous image and policy position issues. He pointed out that Harris speaks ambiguously in public, lacks policy direction, making it difficult for voters to understand her specific stances. He also mentioned that Harris often appears unnatural under pressure, leading to awkward moments or unclear statements, lacking the professional response capability expected of a public figure.

Trump Claims Harris is Inactive in Addressing Issues, Inconsistent in Positions

Regarding immigration issues, Trump criticized Harris, as the "border issues person," for not taking concrete actions, resulting in a worsening problem of illegal immigration. He further pointed out that Harris' policy positions frequently waver, especially on "gun control" and "tax policies," weakening her credibility among voters. He also questioned Harris' lack of charisma, inability to effectively connect with ordinary voters, and whether she possesses leadership qualities.

Unable to Address Global Nuclear Issues, Trump Suggests Biden's Judgment Declined Due to Multiple Brain Surgeries

Regarding global nuclear issues, Trump stated that the U.S. currently lacks a clear plan and reliable negotiators to address nuclear threats. Trump believes that Biden's health condition and multiple brain surgeries may affect his judgment, making him unable to effectively handle international nuclear crises.

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Emphasizes Energy Independence, Criticizes Biden for Poor Energy Cost Control

Criticizes U.S. Media Deterioration, Views Podcasts and Other Platforms as Sources of Truth

Trump accuses mainstream U.S. media of bias towards the Democratic Party, calling it a "propaganda tool," and stating that the media often takes his words out of context and distorts them. Trump gave examples of how the media likes to portray him as "unserious" or "malicious." He also claimed the media promotes a lot of "fake news," leading to reduced trust in news among the public, causing people to lose trust in traditional media and turn to podcasts and social platforms for the truth.

Praises Musk: Driving Technological Innovation and Freedom of Speech Development

Trump highly praised Musk's technological achievements, describing him as an "incredible genius." He mentioned Musk's SpaceX achievements in rocket launches and Starlink satellites, leading the U.S. to a competitive position in space. Additionally, Musk's Tesla breakthroughs in electric vehicles and clean energy have positioned the U.S. as a leader in the new energy market. Trump also commended Musk for acquiring Twitter to promote information transparency, believing this has profound implications for U.S. freedom of speech.

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