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Trump Delays $14B Taiwan Arms Sale Amid China Ties

6/18/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet approved the pending $14 billion Taiwan arms package.
  • Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he is hopeful Trump will sign the sale.
  • Taiwan’s legislature voted in May to fund the $14 billion order, but the decision awaits a detailed U.S. review.
  • Some Taiwanese officials warn that Trump’s recent focus on improving ties with Chinese President Xi Jinping could delay approval and raise regional tension.