The Trump administration is reportedly considering delays to a $14 billion arms package intended for Taiwan, according to sources familiar with the matter.

The potential delay of the weapons sale comes at a time of heightened tensions between the United States and China over trade and regional security issues. Taiwan has been a consistent point of contention between Washington and Beijing, with China viewing the island as a breakaway province.

The arms package represents one of the largest proposed military sales to Taiwan in recent years. Such weapons transfers have historically been a source of diplomatic friction between the U.S. and China, with Beijing regularly protesting American military support for Taiwan.

Any delay in the arms transfer could provide strategic advantages for China, which opposes U.S. military assistance to Taiwan. Chinese officials have consistently called for an end to American arms sales to the island as part of broader diplomatic negotiations.

The timing of the potential delay coincides with ongoing trade discussions between Washington and Beijing. The administration has not officially announced any changes to the Taiwan arms package timeline.