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President Donald Trump is embarking on his first trip to Asia this term, with his itinerary including stops in Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. During his visit, he is set to attend the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit, broker peace deals, and work on investment deals, particularly with China’s President Xi Jinping to try to de-escalate trade tensions. The trip comes amidst the ongoing US government shutdown, which continues to impact federal workers and services, but Trump appears to be maintaining a business-as-usual approach.
Trump’s First Asia Visit in Current Term: Peace Talks and Investment Deals on Agenda
President Donald Trump embarks on his first trip to Asia this term, focusing on investment deals and peace efforts, including a crucial meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to mitigate ongoing trade tensions.
Trump expressed optimism about his discussion with Xi, touching on China’s reduced purchases of Russian oil following US sanctions, as reported by Reuters.
The President’s Asia trip begins amidst the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, eliciting criticism from Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
Itinerary: Malaysia, Japan, South Korea
Trump’s first stop is Malaysia, where he plans to broker a peace deal, followed by visits to Japan and South Korea, aiming to secure $900 billion in investments in light of reduced tariff rates.
In Japan, he’ll meet the recently-elected female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, visit American troops stationed there, and be hosted by Emperor Naruhito.
The trip concludes with a anticipated meeting with China’s President Xi on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit to navigate the ongoing trade war.
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