US Senators Push Trump to Approve $14 B Taiwan Arms Deal Ahead of Xi Summit

A bipartisan group of US senators wrote a letter urging President Donald Trump to move forward with a pending $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan before his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The senators note that Congress approved the deal in January 2025 and that the package includes counter‑drone assets, an integrated battle‑command system, medium‑range munitions, drones, anti‑ship missiles, radar systems and mines designed to make any Chinese attack on Taiwan costly.

The letter warns that any reduction in US support for Taiwan would embolden Beijing, destabilise the Indo‑Pacific region and could trigger broader economic repercussions for American families, including higher inflation and supply‑chain disruptions. Senators also cautioned Trump against linking Taiwan security to trade or geopolitical negotiations with China. Their appeal coincides with Taiwan's recent approval of a $25 billion special defence budget to strengthen self‑defence amid rising Chinese military pressure.

"We urge you to formally inform the government of the $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, which Congress approved in January 2025," the senators wrote, stressing the importance of a clear U.S. commitment to Taiwan's security.