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Taiwan's Parties Greenlight $40 Billion US Arms Deals

3/13/2026

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Taiwan's three main political parties agreed to let the government sign United States arms sale agreements for four packages.
Warnings say Taiwan could lose its place in the production queue if deadlines are missed.
President Lai Ching-te seeks to pass about $40 billion in additional defense spending.
Lawmakers said the government can sign weapons deals, including TOW missiles and HIMARS, even if spending reviews are unfinished.

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Taiwan's three main political parties agreed to let the government sign United States arms sale agreements for four packages.
Warnings say Taiwan could lose its place in the production queue if deadlines are missed.
President Lai Ching-te seeks to pass about $40 billion in additional defense spending.
Lawmakers said the government can sign weapons deals, including TOW missiles and HIMARS, even if spending reviews are unfinished.