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Senators Push Trump on Taiwan Arms Sales
Republican senators urge Trump to approve Taiwan arms package amid China concerns.
In brief
Republican senators urge Trump to approve Taiwan arms package amid China concerns. Four Republican senators urged Trump to approve a $14 billion Taiwan arms package after China requested a pause following a Trump-Xi meeting. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Republican senators write to Trump
Sen. Mitch McConnell and three other Republican senators urged the Trump administration to move ahead with Taiwan arms sales.
Senators cite Trump's negotiating chip
The senators noted Trump described Taiwan arms sales as a 'very good negotiating chip' with China.
“very good negotiating chip”
China requests pause on sales
China asked the United States to stop the $14 billion Taiwan arms package after a Trump-Xi meeting in May.
Senators warn of deterrence risks
The senators warned that denying Taiwan key deterrent capabilities would weaken U.S. influence in the Indo-Pacific.
Xi's U.S. visit raises concerns
Both Republicans and Democrats expressed concern about Xi Jinping's upcoming U.S. visit and China's actions.
The bottom line
Four Republican senators urged Trump to approve a $14 billion Taiwan arms package after China requested a pause following a Trump-Xi meeting.
