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Trump Delays $Billions Arms Deal with Taiwan Ahead of Beijing Trip

2/28/2026

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump postponed a billions-valued arms sales package to Taiwan that includes air defense missiles to avoid tensions ahead of his April 2025 trip to Beijing.
U.S. officials said the delay aims to ensure a smooth meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The package received bipartisan approval from lawmakers after an informal review by the State Department in January.

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The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump postponed a billions-valued arms sales package to Taiwan that includes air defense missiles to avoid tensions ahead of his April 2025 trip to Beijing.
U.S. officials said the delay aims to ensure a smooth meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The package received bipartisan approval from lawmakers after an informal review by the State Department in January.