U.S. President Donald Trump said on May 11 that he would soon make a decision on processing American arms sales orders for Taiwan. The statement came during a White House press briefing, when he was asked about the multibillion-dollar weapons package that has been held up.
“We’ll decide soon. I’m looking at it very carefully,” Trump said, without providing specifics on timing or the content of the deals.
The move comes as Beijing has repeatedly voiced strong objections to U.S.-Taiwan arms transactions, calling them interference in China’s internal affairs and a violation of the “One China” principle. The Trump administration previously approved several arms sales to Taiwan, including missiles, artillery, and radar systems.
Analysts say Trump’s decision could significantly impact U.S.-China relations, which are already strained across trade, technology, and regional security.
