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Trump noncommittal on Taiwan arms sales after Xi meeting
Filed: May 16, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
Summary: Trump made noncommittal comments on Taiwan arms sales after meeting Xi, leaving a $14 billion deal Congress approved in January in doubt.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump made noncommittal comments on Taiwan arms sales after meeting with Xi.
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 12:11 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The comments followed Trump’s meeting with Xi and addressed the status of a $14 billion Taiwan arms sales deal Congress approved in January.
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