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Acting US Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed a pause on a $14 billion arms package for Taiwan to preserve munitions for the Iran war. The deal, the largest arms transfer ever to the island, awaits President Trump’s approval amid mixed signals.
President Trump disclosed that he discussed US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The revelation emerged in a video shared by Al Jazeera, highlighting the contentious nature of the issue. Beijing has consistently objected to such sales, citing the One-China principle.
US President Donald Trump confirmed he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping in their upcoming meeting. The issue remains a major point of friction between Washington and Beijing, especially after a record $11 billion US weapons package to Taiwan in December.
The US approved $8.6 billion in arms sales to Israel and Gulf states, invoking an emergency to bypass Congress amid the war with Iran. The deals include APKWS systems, Patriot defenses, and combat command equipment. Heavy munition use raises concerns about US readiness for a potential conflict with China.
