US Lawmakers Urge Trump to Approve $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Sale

Han Kuo-yu, President of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, led an eight-person parliamentary delegation to Washington on June 25, 2026, to strengthen security and diplomatic ties. During the visit, more than 30 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and seven senators pledged firm bipartisan and bicameral support for the island.

U.S. lawmakers, including Nancy Pelosi and Lloyd Doggett, urged the Trump administration to proceed with a $14 billion arms sales package currently under review. The pressure follows suggestions from President Donald Trump that the package could serve as a bargaining chip in relations with Beijing after his May trip to China. While Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintains that U.S. policy remains unchanged, representatives like Ted Lieu explicitly called for the administration to reverse any hesitation and allow the sale to proceed.

Han emphasized shared values of democracy and freedom, requesting congressional assistance to increase Taiwan's participation in global activities and international organizations. The delegation also highlighted a growing economic partnership, noting that Taiwan is now the fourth-largest U.S. trading partner, driven largely by semiconductor production. The trip included a visit to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. facilities in Phoenix, Arizona, and concluded with an inaugural nonstop EVA Air flight from Washington Dulles to Taiwan Taoyuan.