US President Donald Trump has rejected the provision of about $400 million in military aid to Taiwan because it seeks to conclude a trade deal with China.
This was reported by The Washington Post, citing its sources.
The Trump administration is generally seeking to soften relations with Beijing, the publication notes. In addition, as arms sales to Ukraine have shown, the United States is not ready to provide assistance for free.
A White House spokesman explained that the decision to refuse military sales to Taiwan “is not final“ and may be reconsidered.