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US Congress approves money for Taiwan defense. Does it mean Trump is done hesitating?
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $500 million Foreign Military Financing allocation for Taiwan in the 2027 fiscal year appropriations bill, signaling congressional support for Taiwan’s defense despite President Trump’s ongoing hesitation to approve a $14 billion weapons package. Analysts suggest the funding could facilitate ongoing arms sales, though Trump has not withdrawn previous unfulfilled deals.
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