The idea of Trump using arms sales as a negotiating chip with China has sparked concerns that Washington might decline procurement deals with Taiwan.

While approval is due soon for $14bn deal, actual deliveries to Taiwan are years away – making ‘Operation Epic Fury’ in the Gulf an unlikely cause

Trump suggested the arms package could be used as a "negotiating chip" with China.

As China–Taiwan tensions climb, Washington’s reported pause on a 14‑billion‑dollar arms package is raising hard questions about Trump’s real priorities. U.S. officials publicly…

Trump discussed Taiwan arms sales with Xi and later suggested he may speak directly with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te before deciding whether to approve a reported $14 billion…

After US President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping earlier this month, much focus has been put on Washington’s support for Taiwan and US arms sales to its…

The idea of Trump using arms sales as a negotiating chip with China has sparked concerns that Washington might decline procurement deals with Taiwan.