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New US weapons for Taiwan could be approved after Trump's China trip, sources say

By Straits Times Asia · 2026-03-13
New US weapons for Taiwan could be approved after Trump's China trip, sources say
A $14 billion U.S. arms package for Taiwan—featuring PAC‑3 and NASAMS missiles—awaits President Trump’s green light and could be unveiled after his Beijing trip, signaling continued American commitment despite Beijing’s objections. The deal, the largest ever for the island, would be paired with a $6 billion “asymmetric” defense tranche, underscoring a strategic push to preserve Taiwan’s overmatch.

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