U.S. officials say weapons sales to Taiwan under the second Trump administration could "easily exceed" the US$18.3 billion approved during his first term, according to a Reuters report.
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00:00U.S. officials have told Reuters Washington plans to ramp up arms sales to Taiwan,
00:05potentially surpassing U.S. President Donald Trump's first-term levels.
00:09Two officials say weapons sales to Taiwan under a second Trump administration
00:14could easily exceed the $18.3 billion U.S. approved during his first term.
00:20They're also urging Taiwan's opposition not to block defense budget hikes
00:24as the country aims to boost military spending to 3% of GDP.
00:27New arms packages are expected to focus on missiles, drones, and munitions
00:32meant to counter China's growing military pressure.