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UPDATED May 18, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
May 11, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
Taiwan urges Trump to keep weapons sales on track
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Taiwan urged President Trump to proceed with planned weapons sales after he said he was delaying a $14 billion deal.
WHO: Taiwan
WHAT: Urged President Donald Trump to stay the course on weapons sales to Taiwan.
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 1:47 PM ET
WHERE: Taiwan
WHY: Trump said he was delaying approval of a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.
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