Key facts
- Senator Steve Daines denied reports of discussions with a KMT leader.
- Daines called for de-escalation between the U.S. and China.
U.S. Senator Steve Daines has denied reports that he held discussions with a leader from Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) party concerning potential legislation. The lawmaker also commented on broader U.S.-China relations, stating that the two countries should de-escalate their tit-for-tat actions.
This statement comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade disputes between the United States and China, with Taiwan often a focal point in these relations.