Taiwan Leader Considers Trying to Call Trump After US Win.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is considering reaching out to Donald Trump following his US election victory, a move that could be viewed as Taiwan asserting its independence and potentially escalating tensions with Beijing. Chinese officials have historically opposed such communication, as they consider Taiwan a part of their territory. The potential call may not happen immediately, as a similar interaction between Trump and Taiwan's former President Tsai Ing-wen occurred a month after his 2016 election win. Trump's election victory could also have significant implications for US-China trade relations, with potential tariffs on Chinese goods reaching as high as 60%. [Extracted from the article]