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March 13, 2026
The US Taiwan arms deal worth $14 billion is fully prepared and waiting for one signature. The package, the largest ever offered to Taiwan, includes PAC-3 and NASAMS air defense missiles and is ready for President Trump’s approval, sources briefed on the discussions told Reuters. The Trump Xi summit in Taiwan timing is the only thing holding it back, with the announcement expected after Trump’s March 31 to April 2 trip to Beijing. The Trump Xi Beijing summit is now the defining variable for Taiwan’s defense future, and another $6 billion in asymmetric capabilities is queued right behind it.
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$14B Package Including PAC-3 and NASAMS Ready for Approval as Trump Heads to Beijing
Everything Is Ready. Trump Just Hasn’t Signed It
A source briefed on the US Taiwan arms deal stated:
“As soon as the president gives the thumbs up, those are ready to be officially announced. Everything is done.”
The PAC-3 NASAMS Taiwan package has been months in the making, requested by Taiwan and cleared by US officials. Delivery schedules have already been discussed. The New York Times reported last month the US Taiwan weapons package was deliberately delayed to avoid upsetting Xi ahead of the summit. Beijing has also been toning down military pressure on Taiwan to create a better atmosphere before the meeting.
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More Arms Than Biden in Four Years
The Trump Xi Beijing summit has not weakened US commitment to Taiwan. Trump’s second term has already seen more arms approved for Taiwan than Biden authorized across four full years, including an $11 billion package in December. A senior White House official confirmed:
“Arms sales are working their way through the process. There is no change to our policy with respect to Taiwan.”
Raymond Greene, Washington’s top diplomat in Taiwan, stated:
“We are fully committed to delivering critical systems as quickly as possible.”
Xi told Trump in February the US Taiwan arms deal must be handled with “prudence.” One Taiwan source familiar with the Trump Xi summit Taiwan discussions said:
“We have confidence in Trump, though. Beijing has underestimated the strategic vision of the White House.”
The PAC-3 NASAMS Taiwan systems and the broader US Taiwan weapons package are expected to move the moment Trump returns from Beijing.
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