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The U.S. defense industry has struggled to manufacture weapons systems at a rate considered sufficient for global needs by American officials in recent years.
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The U.S. defense industry has struggled to manufacture weapons systems at a rate considered sufficient for global needs by American officials in recent years.
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- September 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
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- September 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM (2 weeks ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/27/us/politics/trump-weapons-sale-china.html
President Trump reportedly offered to sell American weapons to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to U.S. Ambassador David Perdue. This revelation has sparked controversy, given the long-standing U.S. policy prohibiting arms sales to China and the country's status as a military rival.
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