Oct 11, 2026 · 13 min · 7 segments
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Washington says its Taiwan policy remains unchanged as arms talks continue, but a proposed $14 billion U.S. weapons package remains stalled following U.S. President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite renewed assurances from officials.
But a proposed 14 billion U.S. dollars package remains on hold even after last week's meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.
That raised concerns among lawmakers about Washington's six assurances to Taiwan.
Speaking on Fox News on Sunday, Ambassador David Perdue said U.S. policy towards Taiwan had not changed.
He cited about 11 billion U.S. dollars in previously approved sales and said discussions on additional weapons were continuing.
House Speaker Mike Johnson also reaffirmed U.S. support for Taiwan, telling Fox Business that arms sales across Trump's two terms could reach $40 billion.
Perdue said Washington remains committed to the Taiwan Relations Act, which required the United States to help Taiwan defend itself.
Taiwan's representative to the United States, Alexander Yu, told CBS that Washington had maintained its position despite pressure from Beijing.
For now, Washington's policy assurances have not resolved the uncertainty over when the proposed package will be approved.
Washington says its Taiwan policy remains unchanged as arms talks continue, but a proposed $14 billion U.S. weapons package remains stalled following U.S. President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite renewed assurances from officials.
But a proposed 14 billion U.S. dollars package remains on hold even after last week's meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.
That raised concerns among lawmakers about Washington's six assurances to Taiwan.
Speaking on Fox News on Sunday, Ambassador David Perdue said U.S. policy towards Taiwan had not changed.
He cited about 11 billion U.S. dollars in previously approved sales and said discussions on additional weapons were continuing.
House Speaker Mike Johnson also reaffirmed U.S. support for Taiwan, telling Fox Business that arms sales across Trump's two terms could reach $40 billion.
Perdue said Washington remains committed to the Taiwan Relations Act, which required the United States to help Taiwan defend itself.
Taiwan's representative to the United States, Alexander Yu, told CBS that Washington had maintained its position despite pressure from Beijing.
For now, Washington's policy assurances have not resolved the uncertainty over when the proposed package will be approved.
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