An AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air missile is being prepared to be loaded onto a F-16V fighter jet during Spring military exercise at Chiayi Air Base, in Chiayi, Taiwan, on Jan. 28, 2026. I-Hwa Cheng/AFP via Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump said on Feb. 16 that he discussed U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and would soon make a decision on whether to meet Beijing’s demand to halt them.Trump said he spoke with Xi about the matter and they maintain a good relationship despite some differences, adding that he expects to visit China in April for talks with the Chinese leader.
Trump to Decide on Taiwan Arms Sale Amid Upcoming China Trip
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