# Senators Push Trump on Taiwan Arms Sales

> Republican senators urge Trump to approve Taiwan arms package amid China concerns.
- Title: Senators Push Trump on Taiwan Arms Sales · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Republican senators urge Trump to approve Taiwan arms package amid China concerns. Four Republican senators urged Trump to approve a $14 billion Taiwan arms…
- Keywords: senator, mitch mcconnell, taiwan, arms package, republican senators, trump administration, china, defense secretary, marco rubio, peter hegseth, news, local
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/24/mcconnell-republican-senators-urge-trump-approve-taiwan-arms-package
- Published: 2026-09-24T12:13:42.544+00:00
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- Topics: senator, mitch mcconnell, taiwan, arms package, republican senators, trump administration, china, defense secretary, marco rubio, peter hegseth, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Four Republican senators urged Trump to approve a $14 billion Taiwan arms package after China requested a pause following a Trump-Xi meeting.