Type:Presidential Document
Citation:90 FR 1023
Reading Time:less than a minute
The President of the United States has issued a memorandum delegating authority to the Secretary of State. This authority permits the Secretary to direct the use of up to $571.3 million in defense goods and services, and military training from the Department of Defense, to support Taiwan. This memorandum is to be officially recorded in the Federal Register.
Simple Explanation
The President has given the Secretary of State permission to use money from the military to help Taiwan by sending them things like military equipment and training. But the document doesn't explain why Taiwan needs this help or how it might affect the U.S. military's resources.