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strikeAug 1, 2026
US Congress Funds Taiwan Defense: Is Trump's Hesitation Over? - Tarbell
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NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan — President Donald Trump of the United States has yet to approve a significant $14 billion arms deal intended for Taiwan, which is seen as a potential adversary to Beijing in military terms.
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- Jamal PetersonBy Jamal Peterson
NEW TAIPEI CITY, Taiwan — President Donald Trump of the United States has yet to approve a significant $14 billion arms deal intended for Taiwan, which is seen as a potential adversary to Beijing in military terms. His hesitation followed a meeting in May with Chinese President X…
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