Trump’s “Unification” Comment Sparks Unease in Taipei; U.S. Reaffirms Taiwan Policy

The United States’ de facto embassy in Taiwan clarified on Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s recent remarks on “unification” were in reference to U.S.-China trade relations, not Taiwan. The statement comes after Trump’s wording triggered concern in Taipei, amid ongoing sensitivities over China’s territorial claims. The U.S. reiterated that its longstanding policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged.