On Thursday, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said that the Donald Trump administration has paused a proposed $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan as the Pentagon reviews U.S. weapons stockpiles amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
US Pauses Taiwan Arms Sale Over Munitions Concerns
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Speaking during a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing, Cao said the administration wants to ensure the U.S. military retains sufficient munitions for its operational needs before proceeding with foreign military sales.
"Right now we're doing a pause in order to make sure we have the munitions we need for Epic Fury — which we have plenty," Cao told lawmakers. "We're just making sure we have everything, but then the foreign military sales will continue when the administration deems necessary."
