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U.S. Pauses $14 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan
U.S. Pauses $14 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan
May 22, 2026 at 11:25 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 102 Comments
https://politicalwire.com/2026/05/22/u-s-pauses-14-billion-arms-sale-to-taiwan/
The acting secretary of the U.S. Navy said that arm sales to Taiwan had been put on “pause” to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations, CBS News reports.
President Trump has not committed to following through with the sale, raising concerns over his commitment to support for Taiwan.
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