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Trump Turns Taiwan Arms Sales Into Bargaining Chip
Trump Turns Taiwan Arms Sales Into Bargaining Chip
May 16, 2026 at 6:48 am EDT By Taegan Goddard 30 Comments
https://politicalwire.com/2026/05/16/trump-turns-taiwan-arms-sales-into-bargaining-chip/
“President Trump has described a potential multibillion-dollar weapons sale to Taiwan as a ‘negotiating chip’ with China, raising new doubts about the pace and scale of American military support for the island democracy,” the New York Times reports.
Axios: Trump waffles on Taiwan arms deal after Xi talks.
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