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U.S. support for Taiwan reaffirmed by members of Congress even after Trump called arms sales a 'negotiating chip' with China
President Donald Trump has referred to $14 billion in arms sales to the island, which has been approved by Congress, as a "negotiating chip" with China.
What happened
According to CNBC’s source item, U.S. support for Taiwan reaffirmed by members of Congress even after Trump called arms sales a ‘negotiating chip’ with China, President Donald Trump has referred to $14 billion in arms sales to the island, which has been approved by Congress, as a “negotiating chip” with China.
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- U.S. support for Taiwan reaffirmed by members of Congress even after Trump called arms sales a 'negotiating chip' with ChinaCNBC - 2026-05-30T07:10:44+00:00
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