US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief says
Summary
The US is pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to save ammunition for its conflict with Iran. President Donald Trump has not yet decided to approve the sale, which would be the largest-ever weapons transfer to Taiwan.Key Facts
- The US is holding back on a $14 billion weapons sale to Taiwan to keep ammo ready for a conflict with Iran called "Epic Fury."
- Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told the Senate this pause is temporary and the sale could resume if officials agree.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will decide when or if the sale moves forward.
- The US Congress already approved the deal in January, but President Trump must sign off on it.
- If approved, this sale would exceed a previous $11 billion arms package to Taiwan signed in December by President Trump.
- Taiwan plans to keep buying weapons despite the pause, according to Taiwanese officials.
- President Trump spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping about the arms sale during a recent visit to Beijing.
- The US supports Taiwan’s defense under the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act but does not formally recognize Taiwan as a separate country.
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