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U.S. President Donald Trump is set to test his deal-making prowess during a five-day trip across Asia, aiming to secure trade, defense, and ceasefire agreements amid growing global tensions. The tour, which includes stops in Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, marks Trump’s longest overseas trip since his second term began. Central to the visit will be his anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as Washington and Beijing continue to clash over tariffs, critical minerals, and technology exports.
Trump’s administration has imposed tough trade measures on China, sparking retaliatory tariffs and threats of supply chain disruptions. While expectations for a breakthrough remain low, both sides are seeking ways to ease tensions. Possible outcomes include limited tariff relief or new commitments from Beijing to purchase U.S. goods such as soybeans and Boeing aircraft, though previous deals have faltered.
The White House confirmed that Trump will also attend the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, where he may oversee a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. In Tokyo, Trump will meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss military cooperation and Japan’s planned $550 billion investment in the U.S. economy. The trip concludes in Busan, South Korea, where Trump hopes to finalize trade discussions and meet Xi before returning to Washington.
Beyond trade, Trump is expected to address sensitive topics such as Taiwan, China’s ties with Russia, and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media founder Jimmy Lai. However, officials emphasized that trade will dominate the agenda. As Trump navigates escalating global conflicts and economic uncertainty, his Asia visit could define the next chapter of U.S.-China relations and shape the geopolitical balance across the Indo-Pacific.
