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AFBytes briefing

U.S. foreign policy decisions on Taiwan affect trade balances and defense spending that influence taxes and household costs for Americans. Escalation risks could raise energy prices through disrupted supply chains. Voters weigh these tensions when assessing national security priorities.

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  • Watch for the next administration statement on arms packages and any congressional notification deadlines.
Politics nypost.com · May 15, 2026 16:05 UTC

Trump Says Xi Does Not Want War Over Taiwan

President Trump stated that Chinese leader Xi Jinping does not seek conflict over Taiwan. He indicated a decision on arms sales to the island would come soon. The remarks came during a flight aboard …