Taiwan & Mexico

Taiwan: Taiwan's status and defense were central to the discussions, with China issuing warnings against mishandling the issue and the United States reaffirming its policy while also pushing Taiwan for increased defense spending and semiconductor investments in the United States.

Mexico: Mexico was mentioned in the context of the flow of Chinese-made precursor chemicals used to make illicit fentanyl, which the United States wants China to help stem.

Taiwan: Taiwan is mentioned as the headquarters location for LG Electronics and a location for its design and production facilities.

Mexico: Mexico is mentioned as a location for LG Electronics' design and production facilities.

Taiwan: The United States had a goods trade deficit with Taiwan in March.

Mexico: The United States had a goods trade deficit with Mexico in March.