Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.

From a week ago but still relevant.

  • aramis87@fedia.io
    10·
    2 hours ago

    Given Trump’s visit to China, the Iran war is likely being used as an excuse. Not that we aren’t low on munitions, but Xi likely convinced Trump that he doesn’t need or want to defend Taiwan.

      • dalekcaan@feddit.nlEnglish
        2·
        1 hour ago

        I wouldn’t be surprised, but Trump seems very easily manipulated. It seems like his stance on Ukraine, for instance, depends on if he’s last spoken with Putin or Zelensky.

  • BillyClark@piefed.socialEnglish
    15·
    3 hours ago

    The US is pausing a $14bn (£10.4bn) arms sale to Taiwan to ensure it has enough weapons for the Iran war, acting Navy secretary Hung Cao has said.

    “The reason we can’t help fight against evil is that we’re too busy doing evil ourselves.”