Why Trump’s ‘faux pas’ on Taiwan is ringing alarm bells in Washington
Sydney Morning Herald
by Michael KoziolFebruary 18, 2026
The president indicated he was consulting Chinese President Xi Jinping about US arms sales to Taiwan, prompting accusations he had broken with prior US commitments – if not by letter, then by spirit.
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Originally published on Sydney Morning Herald on 2/18/2026