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US Lawmakers Push Taiwan to Approve $40B Defense Budget

3/30/2026

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United States lawmakers visiting Taipei urge Taiwan's parliament to approve the stalled $40 billion defense budget, warning delays could weaken defenses.
Senator John Curtis emphasizes United States support for Taiwan's security as the opposition-controlled parliament debates the proposal.
The parliament approved $9 billion in arms deals.
The United States is preparing a second arms sale package worth $14 billion, and China opposes exchanges between the United States and Taiwan.

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United States lawmakers visiting Taipei urge Taiwan's parliament to approve the stalled $40 billion defense budget, warning delays could weaken defenses.
Senator John Curtis emphasizes United States support for Taiwan's security as the opposition-controlled parliament debates the proposal.
The parliament approved $9 billion in arms deals.
The United States is preparing a second arms sale package worth $14 billion, and China opposes exchanges between the United States and Taiwan.