Trump Pauses $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Sale for Leverage With Beijing

Trump has paused a $14 billion weapons sale to Taiwan, calling it a 'very good negotiating chip' with Beijing after talks in Washington. China's Xi Jinping said U.S. arms sales cross a red line, meaning a limit that must not be crossed. U.S. law requires helping Taiwan defend itself. Tying weapons to trade talks risks misunderstanding in Taipei and Beijing.