Taiwan Urges Trump to Maintain Arms Sales After President Delays $14 Billion Package

President Donald Trump delayed approval of a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan on May 16, 2026, prompting Taiwan to appeal for continued US weapons sales. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer later stated Trump is considering how to approach the deal, attempting to walk back the President's remarks on the arms package delay.

Trump arms sale delay

• ▪President Donald Trump delayed approval of a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan on May 16, 2026.

Taiwan's appeal for weapons

• ▪Taiwan urged President Donald Trump to stay the course on weapons sales following Trump's delay of a $14 billion arms sale.

US Trade Representative walkback

• ▪US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said President Donald Trump is considering how to approach a Taiwan arms deal.
• ▪US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer attempted to walk back President Donald Trump's remarks on arms for Taiwan.

Perspective of Taiwan

• ▪Taiwan urged President Donald Trump to maintain the course on weapons sales to Taiwan after Trump delayed a $14 billion arms package.

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