As Donald Trump potentially heads towards a second presidency, questions arise about the reliability of U.S. security guarantees for Taiwan amid rising tensions with China. While Taiwan previously celebrated a ‘golden era’ during Trump’s first term, his recent comments on the island’s semiconductor industry have sowed doubt. Despite Taiwan’s strong defense spending and increasing arms purchases from the U.S., concerns linger over whether Trump would genuinely protect the island from Chinese aggression. Analysts note that upcoming trade strategies towards China could impact Taiwan’s security landscape significantly.