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Trump says he discussed Taiwan arms sales with Xi Jinping, decision soon
Trump said he discussed Taiwan with Xi but has not decided on a major arms package, leaving a $11 billion sale in limbo.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump discussed Taiwan with Jinping following his three-day visit to Beijing, but made no commitments on potential arms sales.
- China opposes the deal, viewing Taiwan relations as key to China-US ties, while United States law requires providing weapons to Taiwan for its defense.
- Aboard Air Force One, Trump told reporters that Jinping expressed strong opposition to Taiwan's independence, noting, "I heard him out," after the high-stakes summit.
- The Republican administration previously authorized the major arms sale, but it has yet to move forward; Trump promised, "I will make a determination" soon.
- While the weapons deal remains uncertain, officials described the Trump-Xi meeting as "good," as China continues ramping up military pressure on the island.
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news38.deUS President Donald Trump deliberately hesitates to make a decision about massive arms deliveries to Taiwan. His goal: putting China under pressure.
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Trump Urges Calm Between China and Taiwan, Signals Weapons Sales as ‘Negotiating Chip’
During a Friday interview on Special Report with Bret Baier on the Fox News Channel, President Donald Trump The post Trump Urges Calm Between China and Taiwan, Signals Weapons Sales as ‘Negotiating Chip’ first appeared on [your]NEWS.
The U.S. President keeps open whether the island claimed by Beijing should get the weapons. The U.S. will stop the transfer of 4,000 soldiers from Texas to Poland in the short term.
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