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UPDATED Jun 18, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Jun 18, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Lai Ching-te says he trusts Trump on Taiwan arms
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said he trusts Trump to approve a proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan.
WHO: Lai Ching-te
WHAT: Said he trusts Trump to approve a proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 4:21 AM ET
WHERE: Taiwan
WHY: Trump suggested he could use the proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan as leverage with Beijing.
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