US Senators Pledge New Arms Packages Ahead of Trump’s China Visit
A bipartisan group of US senators is calling on Taiwan’s legislature to approve a stalled US$40 billion special defense budget while also reaffirming Washington’s commitment to Taiwan’s security, expecting announcements of counter-drone assets and air defense munitions in the coming weeks. The push comes at a critical diplomatic juncture, with US President Donald Trump set to visit China in May.
