Here's your summary from Trump Questions Taiwan Ties, IMF Cuts Saudi Growth Outlook | Horizons Middle East & Africa 07/17/24 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1T68l_oD2A) on the Bloomberg Television channel:
### TLDR:
High profile Republicans praise Donald Trump as the RNC passes its halfway point, Trump questions US commitment to defending Taiwan, and IMF downgrades Saudi Arabia's growth projections.

### Key Points:
1. Trump questions US commitment to defending Taiwan, suggesting the island should pay for protection.
2. IMF downgrades Saudi Arabia's growth projections by the most of any major economy it tracks.
3. High profile Republicans praise Donald Trump as the RNC passes its halfway point.
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