Washington DC, Sept. 19 -- US President Donald Trump has declined to give approval for USD 400 million of military aid to Taiwan because he is seeking to negotiate a trade deal with China, The Washington Post reported citing sources.

Trump is also striving for a summit deal with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, as per an exclusive report of the US newspaper on Thursday.

The Trump administration is generally seeking to soften relations with Beijing, the Post noted.

The US media report comes just ahead of Trump's call with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping later today.

A White House representative said that the aid package decision is not final and may be reviewed.

According to local US media outlets, Trump and Xi are expected to s...