Bloomberg Television · Taiwan 'Not a Bargaining Chip:' Rep. Tokuda

1. 1. Congresswoman Tokuda asserts that the "war has never stopped," holding the GOP majority accountable for its continuation.
2. 2. The ongoing "unilateral war" has cost over $25 billion and significantly increased Hawaii's gas prices to $6+ per gallon.
3. 3. Taiwan must absolutely not be used as a bargaining chip during this week's US-China trade negotiations.
4. 4. Despite any friendly rhetoric, China remains a strategic competitor actively leveraging United States' actions and inactions.
5. 5. The United States must increase its force posture in the Indo-Pacific to counteract a globally weakened position.