US President Trump urged to approve $14 bn Taiwan arms sale

Forbes Media chairman and editor‑in‑chief Steve Forbes wrote an op‑ed urging President Donald Trump to swiftly approve a $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan that Congress already authorized in January.

The article says the sale—covering anti‑ship missiles and ammunition as part of a “Porcupine Strategy”—is vital for Taiwan’s defense, upholds the Taiwan Relations Act, and preserves U.S. credibility amid growing Chinese military pressure. Delays, it argues, could signal to allies and Beijing that U.S. commitments are negotiable.

Approval is presented as strategically important ahead of Taiwan’s 2028 presidential election and as a signal of continued U.S. support despite broader U.S.–China tensions.