This is what a blockage of Taiwan could do to the US economy

• A conflict or blockade in the Taiwan Strait could lead to 'trillions' of dollars in global economic losses due to semiconductor supply disruption.
• The current semiconductor production model relies on a 'trio of partnerships': U.S. for design, Europe/Japan/U.S. for machinery, and Taiwan for fabrication.
• Taiwan supports expanding manufacturing in the U.S., exemplified by TSMC's investments, to diversify production and strengthen alliances, recognizing that not all production can remain in Taiwan.

The discussion highlights Taiwan's critical role in the global semiconductor supply chain and the potential 'trillions' of dollars in losses to the global economy if a conflict or blockade were to disrupt chip production in the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan's representative emphasizes the existing international partnership in semiconductor manufacturing and the strategic importance of maintaining stability and expanding production in allied nations like the U.S.