Trump to Decide 'Soon' on Taiwan Arms Deal Amid Xi's Warning, China Visit at Risk

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Firstpost•17-02-2026, 08:21
Trump to Decide 'Soon' on Taiwan Arms Deal Amid Xi's Warning, China Visit at Risk
- •US President Donald Trump will 'soon' decide on sending more weapons to Taiwan.
- •Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Trump against the arms deal during a recent phone call, emphasizing 'mutual respect' and caution on Taiwan.
- •The potential arms package could include Patriot missile systems and other advanced weapons, possibly worth up to $20 billion.
- •Beijing has privately warned that proceeding with the sale could derail Trump's upcoming April meeting with Xi in Beijing.
- •Some US officials believe China is overstating the risk and is unlikely to cancel the visit, with speculation Trump might delay formal notification until after his return.
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