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Trump Weighs Taiwan Arms Deal and Direct Talk with President Lai

Opinion
May 25, 2026 · 2:08 AM

President Donald Trump has signaled that he intends to speak directly with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te after putting a $14 billion arms sale to the island on hold. The move could unsettle recently stabilized U.S.-China relations.

Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the United States, joined David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the implications. The potential sale and direct communication between the leaders mark a significant shift in the dynamics between Washington, Taipei, and Beijing.