Trump Weighs Whether to Let Taiwan Leader Transit Through US

The Trump administration is considering whether to allow Taiwan's leader to transit through the United States next week. This decision is being made amidst concerns that it could disrupt ongoing trade negotiations with China and a potential summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping. The stopover by Taiwan's leader is part of a planned visit to the island's diplomatic allies in the Caribbean. The U.S. typically allows such transit stops, but the current administration is weighing the potential diplomatic and economic consequences of this move. The decision is complicated by the delicate balance of relations between the U.S., China, and Taiwan. Any perceived support for Taiwan's independence could provoke a strong reaction from China, which views the island as a breakaway province. The administration must carefully consider the implications for both trade talks and the potential Trump-Xi summit.