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President Trump aims to ease trade tensions with China and discuss geopolitical issues including Ukraine, with a 100% tariff threat looming if no deal is reached by Nov. 1.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump departed the White House for his first trip to Asia in his second term, visiting Malaysia, Japan and South Korea and attending the ASEAN and APEC summits.
- Earlier this month, Beijing's export-control steps sharpened the dispute as China recently tightened export controls on rare earth minerals amid months of volatile moves in a trade war.
- At least $900 billion in investments are on the table in exchange for tariff relief, and Trump said earlier this week he expects a `fantastic deal` with Xi.
- If no deal is reached, Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on Chinese imports effective Nov. 1, and he plans to press Xi Jinping, Chinese President, on Ukraine citing Xi's influence on Vladimir Putin, Russian President.
- This week, domestic fiscal standoffs coincide with a packed diplomatic schedule as the U.S. government shutdown forces many federal workers to miss paychecks, while Trump may meet Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to discuss a 40% tariff cut.
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Trump’s first Asia trip of term pits diplomacy against domestic turmoil
President Donald Trump headed for Asia Friday night for the first time this term, a trip where hes expected to work on investment deals and peace efforts before meeting face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping to try to deescalate a trade war.We have a lot to talk about with President Xi, and he has a lot to talk about with us," Trump told reporters as he left the White House. "I think well have a good meeting.The president will have a lon…
US President Donald Trump began his five-day trip to Asia this morning (Saturday, November 2). White House Communications Director Steve Chang wrote that he will discuss peace, trade and the economy with Asian leaders during this trip. The US President is scheduled to visit Malaysia, Japan and South Korea during this trip. This is Donald Trump’s first trip to the region and his longest foreign trip since returning to the White House. Trump had v…
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