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US Declares Taiwan $14B Arms Deal Independent of China

6/25/2026

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U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Michael DeSombre said the pending Taiwan arms-sale notification is not tied to any discussion with China.
He told a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing that the $14 billion weapons package remains review and is not linked to Beijing talks.
U.S. President Donald Trump earlier called the package a bargaining chip pending talks with Xi Jinping.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said the island will not be sacrificed.

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U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Michael DeSombre said the pending Taiwan arms-sale notification is not tied to any discussion with China.
He told a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing that the $14 billion weapons package remains review and is not linked to Beijing talks.
U.S. President Donald Trump earlier called the package a bargaining chip pending talks with Xi Jinping.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said the island will not be sacrificed.