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Trump says Taiwan will buy 30 percent of Alaska pipeline gas

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Summary

President Trump announced at a Wasilla, Alaska rally Tuesday that Taiwan has agreed to purchase 30 percent of gas shipped annually through a proposed 807-mile Alaska pipeline over 20 years, with Taiwan investing $4.4 billion. Trump said South Korea had already committed $50 billion. Newsmax reported Trump said Taiwan could buy up to $80 billion in gas. Taiwan's government cited progress on the deal but did not confirm all figures.

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