Trade tensions hang over Trump's Asia trip, but he still aims to make a deal
Summary
President Donald Trump is on a nearly week-long trip to Asia. He plans to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as well as leaders from Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, to discuss trade and other issues. The trip occurs amidst ongoing trade tensions and a government shutdown in the U.S.Key Facts
- President Trump is visiting Asia for a week, with stops in Korea, Malaysia, and Japan.
- A key meeting will be with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during the APEC summit in Korea.
- The U.S. has unresolved trade agreements with Japan and Korea.
- There are increased trade tensions between the U.S. and China, but Trump is hopeful for a deal.
- Trump will oversee a peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia during the ASEAN summit in Malaysia.
- Trump will meet Japan's new prime minister and is set to discuss trade with Korea.
- South Korea is led by new President Lee Jae Myung, and recent agreements include potential investments in the U.S.
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