# Taiwan Envoy Pushes Trump on Arms Sale

> Taiwan's envoy urges Trump to fast-track $14 billion arms deal amid China tensions.
- Title: Taiwan Envoy Pushes Trump on Arms Sale · The Japan Times
- Summary: Taiwan's envoy urges Trump to fast-track $14 billion arms deal amid China tensions. Taiwan's representative to the U.S. insists Trump will approve additional…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/05/asia-pacific/taiwan-trump-us-arms-sale
- Author: Kate Sullivan
- Published: 2026-10-05T02:04:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: taiwan, trump, us arms sale, taiwan envoy, chinese president xi, united states, news, politics, world
## Taiwan's envoy
Taiwan's representative to the U.S. projects confidence Trump will approve additional weapons sales to the self-governing island.
## Expected $14 billion arms package
Taiwan has been waiting for a $14 billion arms package from the United States.
## Yui's confidence
Alexander Yui said the United States understands the threat Taiwan faces and will provide necessary equipment.
## Trump's China outreach
Trump's efforts to woo Chinese President Xi Jinping have raised uncertainty about U.S. commitment to Taiwan.
## Air defense focus
Air defenses make up a substantial share of the proposed $14 billion arms package.
## Key takeaway

Taiwan's representative to the U.S. insists Trump will approve additional weapons sales despite concerns over U.S. commitment to Taiwan due to Trump's outreach to China.