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US Congress approves money for Taiwan defense. Does it mean Trump is done hesitating?
Why it matters
Congressional Taiwan defence funding affirms bipartisan US commitment to the Taiwan buffer against Chinese expansion, reinforcing the alliance stability that underpins AUKUS and Australia's strategic position in the Indo-Pacific. However, Trump's ongoing hesitation on the larger $14B package and his May Xi meeting signal potential White House wavering, creating uncertainty about the durability of US security guarantees that Australia depends on for deterrence and alliance cohesion.
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