Group 1 - The core point of the article revolves around the recent phone call between the Chinese and U.S. leaders, which aimed to ease trade tensions while also addressing the Taiwan issue, highlighting the delicate balance in U.S.-China relations [1][11]. - The call has raised concerns among Taiwanese political figures about Taiwan's potential marginalization in both economic and geopolitical contexts, particularly in light of U.S. trade policies [1][5]. - Trump's imposition of a 32% export tariff on Taiwan as part of his "reciprocal tariffs" policy is projected to have a direct impact on Taiwan's GDP, estimated between 15% to 20%, indicating significant economic repercussions for the region [3][4]. Group 2 - A recent poll indicated that 66.2% of Taiwanese respondents believe Trump would sacrifice Taiwan's interests for U.S. benefits, reflecting growing skepticism towards U.S. intentions [4]. - The phone call has intensified anxieties in Taiwan regarding its trade negotiations with the U.S., as local officials express concerns about being left behind in regional economic discussions [5][6]. - The conversation between the leaders is seen as a warning from Beijing to the Taiwanese authorities about the risks of escalating tensions, emphasizing that Taiwan is a core interest for China [9][12].