Taiwan plans to spend NT$70.6 billion (US$2.2 billion) on U.S. weapons next year, confirming recent speculation that it would make big new purchases to signal its commitment to President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion that it pay more for U.S. “protection”.

  • SirEDCaLot@lemmy.today
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    14 days ago

    Taiwan is one country I have absolutely no problem selling weapons to. They need as big a stick as they can get to maintain independence from China.

  • Jin@lemmy.world
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    14 days ago

    Taiwan are just gonna increase the prices for chips and stuff… so they are probably gain more anyway.

    Only downside that electronics are definitely going to cost more for the average consumer.