US EditionTrump declines approval of Taiwan military aid package: Report
The Trump administration withheld $400 million in military aid to Taiwan during trade talks with China, emphasizing Taiwan's responsibility to purchase its own defense equipment, officials said.
- Trump has declined to approve a military aid package for Taiwan that would provide weapons without payment.
- The Biden Administration had approved over $2 billion in military aid to Taiwan, including Presidential Drawdown Authority packages.
- Taiwan plans to purchase billions of dollars worth of asymmetric weapons like drones and missiles by passing a supplemental defense spending bill.
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Trump pauses $400 million weapons aid to Taiwan as trade talks with China advance
Following the call, Trump said they had made “productive” progress on trade, fentanyl and TikTok. He also confirmed that they would meet in Korea in October, with a visit to China planned next year.
Trump Puts Taiwan Weapons Package on Ice Amid China Talks: Report
Donald Trump has reportedly held back a major military aid package for Taiwan, valued at more than $400 million, as he looks to secure both a trade deal and a potential meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The move represents a departure from years of U.S. support for the island's defenses and could still be reversed. Five people familiar with internal discussions told reporters that the weapons bundle would have included munitions and adv…
Trump Halts $400 Million in Military Aid to Taiwan Ahead of Possible Meeting with Chinese President Xi - teleSUR English
U.S. President Donald Trump withheld approval of a planned arms package for Taiwan, the Washington Post revealed Friday, citing five individuals briefed on the matter. A White House official stressed, however, that no final decision has been made. RELATED: China Sanctions U.S. Companies Selling Arms to Taiwan The proposed deal—valued at over $400 million—was described as significantly more advanced and “more lethal” than earlier transfers. Accor…
"Since business is always the first thing for Trump, rebuilding economic relations with China is more important than defending Taiwan's democracy," reveals a foreign source on the island Read
Call between the two leaders: "Progress on many topics, visit to China in 2026." Stop to 400 million military aid for Taipei
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