Event Brief
UPDATED May 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
May 11, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
Trump calls Taiwan arms sales a China negotiation chip
By The BriefBrief
Trump said Taiwan arms sales would be a “very good negotiating chip” in U.S. dealings with China, raising concerns on Taiwan.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said arms sales to Taiwan are a “very good negotiating chip” in negotiations with China.
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 11:11 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump made the remark in a Fox News interview after his high-stakes visit to China.
How this story developed (showing 18 of 18 earlier reports)
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Taiwan open to direct Trump-Lai talks
· May 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
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Robert Gates says changing US Taiwan rhetoric would be a mistake
· May 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
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Trump says nothing’s changed on Taiwan despite shift
· May 17, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
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Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning
· May 16, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
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Beijing will judge Trump’s Taiwan stance by arms sales
· May 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
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Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence
· May 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
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China issues verbal warning to US over Taiwan
· May 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
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Xi warns Trump of Taiwan missteps leading to confrontation
· May 14, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
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Analysts question Trump’s Taiwan stance and ‘strategic ambiguity’
· May 14, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
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Xi tells Trump Taiwan issue could spark conflict
· May 14, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
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Taiwan says Trump-Xi summit brings no surprises
· May 14, 2026 at 5:06 AM ET
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Susan Thornton on Xi’s Taiwan warnings
· May 14, 2026 at 5:05 AM ET
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Taiwan watches Trump-Xi meeting for signs China will test US resolve
· May 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
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Analyst: Trump could change Taiwan policy in Beijing
· May 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
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Taiwan on edge as Trump visits Beijing over arms sales
· May 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
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China strategy could push Trump to soften Taiwan language
· May 12, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
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Trump expects to speak with Xi on Taiwan weapons policy
· May 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
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Taiwan fears Trump will speak off-script in Beijing
· May 11, 2026 at 9:04 AM ET
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