US$14 billion arms deal could be signed next month: reportStaff writer, with ReutersA major US arms package for Taiwan that includes advanced interceptor missiles is ready for US President Donald Trump’s approval and could be signed after his trip to China this month, sources briefed on the discussions said, according to an exclusive report by Reuters published today. The arms deal, valued at about US$14 billion, would be the largest ever for the nation as it faces rising military pressure from China, the report said. Nonetheless, Trump’s arms sales approvals to the nation in his second term have already surpassed the amount approved by his predecessor Joe Biden over four years. “Arms sales are working their way through the process; there is no change to our policy with respect to Taiwan,” the official said. The ministry said in January that an arms deal with the US covering four items was in the offing, but it could not give details before they were provided to the US Congress.

Source: Taipei Times March 13, 2026 09:30 UTC