Will the postponed Trump-Xi summit affect US arms sales to Taiwan?

2026-03-17 - 12:04

A delayed summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping has raised concerns over whether the postponement could affect a reported record US arms sales package to Taiwan, as officials insist the deal remains on track. A US$14 billion arms package – possibly the largest ever for Taiwan – is ready for the American president’s approval and could be announced after his visit to Beijing, according to Reuters on Friday. The proposed sale is expected to include advanced air-defence systems such as Patriot...