US Unveils Major Arms Package for Taiwan as Trump Pushes Hardline Foreign, Domestic Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. | December 19, 2025
The Trump administration advanced what could become the largest U.S. arms sale to Taiwan in history, including advanced missile systems and fighter aircraft, escalating tensions with Beijing. The announcement came on December 19, 2025, and represents a major effort by Washington to strengthen Taiwan’s defenses amid rising regional security concerns.
Beijing reacted sharply, calling the arms package “interference in China’s internal affairs” and warning that the move could destabilize cross-Strait relations. Despite the diplomatic pushback, the sale has garnered bipartisan support in the U.S. Congress, though formal approval is still pending.
Officials in Washington say the deal is intended to bolster Taiwan’s defense capabilities in the face of potential military aggression. The administration has emphasized that providing Taiwan with advanced weapons aligns with longstanding U.S. commitments to the island’s security.
The announcement follows broader Trump administration foreign policy moves, including expanded sanctions against the International Criminal Court, which the administration accuses of exhibiting anti-Israel bias.
Analysts say the record-scale arms package signals a continuation of the Trump administration’s assertive approach to foreign policy, particularly in Asia, while underscoring heightened U.S.-China rivalry.
