Bipartisan senators urge Trump to advance Taiwan arms package
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Updated · The New York Times · May 11
Bipartisan senators urge Trump to advance Taiwan arms package
11 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 11
Eight senators pressed him to notify Congress on the delayed $14 billion sale after Taiwan approved a $25 billion special defence budget on Friday.
The package cleared key lawmakers in January but has been stalled at the State Department for months, with some officials saying the White House paused it before Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping.
The senators said US support for Taiwan should not become a bargaining chip with Beijing, which claims the self-governing island and has threatened to take it by force.
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Bipartisan U.S. Push for $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Sale Intensifies Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Overview
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has intensified calls for the approval of a $14 billion arms package for Taiwan, sending a unified message of unwavering U.S. support for Taiwan’s defense. Eight senators formally urged for the package in a signed letter, and four of them had recently visited Taiwan, where they toured key defense facilities. This direct engagement with Taiwan’s defense infrastructure likely informed their urgent appeal. Their push comes as President Trump prepares for high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting the strategic importance of Taiwan’s security in U.S.-China relations.