On July 16, Donald Trump made headlines with his bold remarks during an interview with Bloomberg. He claimed that Taiwan should be paying the U.S. for its defense, saying, "Taiwan doesn’t give us anything," and questioning why the U.S. provides protection without compensation. Trump’s comments have stirred controversy, especially after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a major player in the global chip market, saw its stock price drop following his remarks.

Trump’s statement...