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Trump Considers Weapon Boost to Taiwan Amid Chinese Tensions

2/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on February 16, 2025, that he would soon decide on sending more weapons to Taiwan.
Xi Jinping warned against such actions.
The United States has previously approved $11 billion in arms for Taiwan.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te proposed a $40 billion defense budget, which opposition parties have blocked.
China is conducting military drills around Taiwan.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on February 16, 2025, that he would soon decide on sending more weapons to Taiwan.
Xi Jinping warned against such actions.
The United States has previously approved $11 billion in arms for Taiwan.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te proposed a $40 billion defense budget, which opposition parties have blocked.
China is conducting military drills around Taiwan.