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Trump Administration Seeks Redactions on Taiwan War Report

1/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration requested redactions to the Heritage Foundation's TIDALWAVE report on a potential U.S.-China war over Taiwan.
The report warns U.S. forces could break within weeks and not prevent a $10 trillion global shock.
China could sustain operations for months longer than the United States.
It urges urgent action to boost readiness, as intelligence indicates China may act on Taiwan before the decade ends.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration requested redactions to the Heritage Foundation's TIDALWAVE report on a potential U.S.-China war over Taiwan.
The report warns U.S. forces could break within weeks and not prevent a $10 trillion global shock.
China could sustain operations for months longer than the United States.
It urges urgent action to boost readiness, as intelligence indicates China may act on Taiwan before the decade ends.