Donald Trump says Taiwan should pay for defence, sending TSMC stock down

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested that Taiwan should pay the U.S. for defence. He claimed the country does not provide anything in return, causing shares of Taiwanese chip manufacturer TSMC to drop. Taiwan's Premier defended the country's commitment to bolstering its own defences and strengthening its relationship with the U.S. Tensions between Taiwan and China persist, with the U.S. playing a critical role in supporting Taiwan's security.