Taiwan’s President Pledges Chip Talks, Increased Investment in US After Trump Raises Concerns

Trump has accused Taiwan of taking the chip business away from the United States.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te delivers his 2025 New Year Address in Taipei, Taiwan, on Jan. 1, 2025. Courtesy of Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Friday pledged to strengthen communication with the U.S. government to address President Donald Trump’s concerns about the chip industry while also vowing to increase investment in the United States.

Trump said on Thursday that all chip production had moved to Taiwan from the United States and that he wanted to bring manufacturing back to the country.