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US halts Taiwan arms sales to secure munitions for Iran war
world4 days ago

US halts Taiwan arms sales to secure munitions for Iran war

Washington has paused arms sales to Taiwan to ensure it has enough munitions for its Iran operations, with a $14 billion package awaiting presidential sign-off and future approvals to be decided by senior administration officials. Taiwan says it has heard nothing about adjustments to the deal, while Beijing opposes arms transfers as US-China tensions rise after Trump–Xi talks, and Trump has described the packages as a potential negotiating chip.

via The Guardian|
#arms-sales#iran-war#taiwan
Trump mulls direct talks with Taiwan’s leader on arms deal, bucking protocol
world5 days ago

Trump mulls direct talks with Taiwan’s leader on arms deal, bucking protocol

US President Donald Trump said he would speak with Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te about a possible arms sale, a marked break from diplomatic protocol that could affect US‑China‑Taiwan dynamics as Taipei ramps up its defence. Washington is guided by the Taiwan Relations Act to provide defensive weapons, while Beijing protests official exchanges with Taiwan.

via BBC|
#arms-sales#china#donald-trump
world8 days ago

Taiwan urges U.S. to keep arms sales steady amid cross-strait tensions

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te urged the Trump administration to continue arms sales to Taiwan to bolster regional peace as Beijing increases its military pressure; Lai credited U.S. arms and security cooperation as essential, even as Trump said he may delay a $14 billion sale as a negotiating chip after a Xi Jinping summit. U.S. officials stressed policy hasn’t changed, while Beijing warns against Taiwan independence, underscoring ongoing tensions in the Taiwan Strait and wider U.S.-China relationship.

via Politico|
#arms-sales#china#taiwan
world9 days ago

Greer walks back Trump's Taiwan arms push, pledging policy continuity

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said there is 'no change' in U.S. policy toward Taiwan and attempted to walk back President Trump's remarks about delaying a $14 billion arms sale, noting the timing and details would come from the president. Trump had suggested he hasn’t approved the sale and could use it as a bargaining chip with China, comments that could raise questions about adherence to the Six Assurances and the Taiwan Relations Act. Lawmakers including House Speaker Mike Johnson stressed support for Taiwan, while a December arms package had already been approved.

via Politico|
#arms-sales#six-assurances#taiwan
Trump’s Taiwan leverage remark stirs security jitters in Taipei
world10 days ago

Trump’s Taiwan leverage remark stirs security jitters in Taipei

Trump said in a Fox News interview that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are a “very good negotiating chip” with China, a claim that alarms Taipei about becoming a bargaining tool even as Washington maintains its legal duty to help defend Taiwan. China warned of clashes and Xi Jinping urged careful handling, while Taiwan sought to reassure that U.S. policy remains unchanged. The president also floated moving Taiwan’s chip production to the United States, aligning with a broader reshoring push that includes major investments by TSMC in Arizona.

via PBS|
#arms-sales#chip-industry#taiwan
Trump weighs Taiwan arms deal as Xi summit aims to steady U.S.-China ties
world11 days ago

Trump weighs Taiwan arms deal as Xi summit aims to steady U.S.-China ties

After a three-day summit intended to steady U.S.-China relations, President Trump said he has not decided whether to move forward with a major arms package for Taiwan, noting Xi Jinping raised concerns and reiterated China’s opposition to Taiwan independence. The discussion touches the 1982 Six Assurances, which govern U.S. arms sales to Taipei, and Trump floated the idea of a trilateral nuclear pact with the U.S. and Russia. Any Taiwan arms sale would still need to be sent to Congress, while the talks also touched on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as key regional issues.

via PBS|
#arms-sales#taiwan#trump
US Fast-Tracks $8.6B Arms Deals to Middle East Allies Amid Iran War
world23 days ago

US Fast-Tracks $8.6B Arms Deals to Middle East Allies Amid Iran War

The State Department approved $8.6 billion in arms sales to Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, fast-tracked under an emergency designation that bypasses Congress. The package includes APKWS munitions for Israel and Gulf partners, Kuwait’s upgraded battle command systems, and Qatar’s APKWS plus Patriot restocks, reflecting heightened defense needs as regional stockpiles run low amid the Israel–Iran conflict. The move follows earlier arms deals and underscores ongoing concerns about U.S. inventories and readiness for future conflicts.

via Al Jazeera|
#apkws#arms-sales#emergency-powers
Democrats Move to Block Israeli Arms as Gaza War Sparks Rift
politics1 month ago

Democrats Move to Block Israeli Arms as Gaza War Sparks Rift

Senate Democrats pushed non-binding resolutions to block Israeli arms transfers after anger over Gaza fighting and the broader Iran conflict; a bulldozer-blocking measure drew about 40 Democratic votes, while a 1,000-pound bombs measure failed 36–63. High-profile supporters included Cory Booker, Mark Kelly, and Ruben Gallego; several party leaders, including Schumer, opposed the measures, underscoring growing unease within the party about U.S. arms support for Israel.

via The Intercept|
#arms-sales#bernie-sanders#iran-war
Trump Signals Talks with Xi on Taiwan Arms Sales, Sparking Taipei Anxiety
world3 months ago

Trump Signals Talks with Xi on Taiwan Arms Sales, Sparking Taipei Anxiety

Trump said he is discussing possible arms sales to Taiwan with Xi Jinping, a remark that alarms Taipei and fuels debate over whether Washington would consult Beijing, potentially signaling a shift from decades of policy and testing the long-standing framework anchored by the Taiwan Relations Act, Three Communiques and the Six Assurances.

via Associated Press News|
#arms-sales#china#six-assurances