Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that President Trump called ‘bargaining chip’
- Posted on May 17, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that President Trump called ‘bargaining chip’
Taiwan’s president on Sunday stressed that arms purchases from the United States are “the most important deterrent” of regional conflict and instability, after President Donald Trump called into question continued U.S. support of Taiwan.