Nikkei: Trump 2.0's Approved Arms Sales to Taiwan Nearly 40% Higher Than Biden's
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Nikkei Asia reports that the Trump administration approved arms sales to Taiwan totaling 36% more in its first 18 months than the Biden administration did in four years. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a congressional hearing that a $14 billion arms sale package is under review. President Trump called the pending sale a good bargaining chip, raising concerns that US support for Taiwan could be part of a broader deal with Beijing.
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- Q: How much more did Trump 2.0 approve for arms sales to Taiwan compared to Biden?
- A: 36% more in its first 18 months than Biden's four-year total.
- Q: What did Secretary Rubio say about the $14 billion arms sale?
- A: He said it is under review and that China's wishes will not interfere.
- Q: What is the total value of approved but undelivered weapons to Taiwan?
- A: $29.7 billion, according to George Mason University data.