US President Donald Trump’s tariff blitz is not Taiwan’s fault, but the self-ruled island must recognize Washington’s unreliability, according to an opinion piece.
An opinion piece in the South China Morning Post argues that US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies reveal his unreliability toward allies and partners, with Taiwan being no exception. It describes Trump as a taker and abuser of the law from his business habits, now applying the same to US allies.
The article notes that many countries are waking up to this reality, but not Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te and his Democratic Progressive Party. Trump shows no restraint in verbally abusing those he dislikes, including women in journalism asking questions and US Supreme Court justices who ruled against his tariffs. He called the justices “Fools and lapdogs”.
The commentary stresses that as the supposed leader of the free world, Trump lacks restraint in abusing others, including non-compliant Supreme Court justices. It urges Taipei to break free from this abusive relationship with Washington.
