During a congressional hearing, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Navy Hung Cao announced that arms sales to Taiwan, worth $14 billion, have been put on 'pause.' This decision aims to ensure that the U.S. military has adequate munitions for its operations in Iran, specifically for a mission referred to as Epic Fury. While Cao indicated that foreign military sales would resume when deemed necessary by the administration, concerns persist regarding President Trump's commitment to supporting Taiwan. Ahead of a recent state visit to China, Trump stated he would discuss the arms sales with Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking a shift from U.S. policy that previously avoided consulting Beijing on such matters. Following Trump's remarks, bipartisan congressional support emerged for continuing arms sales to Taiwan, emphasizing the need for the island to defend itself against potential aggression from China. The U.S. has historically recognized only Beijing but is legally obligated to provide defense support to Taiwan, a self-ruled democracy that faces increasing military pressure from China.