US EditionRubio headed to Malaysia in first Asia trip
MALAYSIA, JUL 9 – Malaysia stresses neutrality amid US tariff threats targeting BRICS supporters; Malaysia faces a 25% tariff on key exports, complicating diplomatic and economic ties, officials said.
- From July 8 to July 12, Marco Rubio, serving as the United States Secretary of State, is scheduled to visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to participate in several ASEAN-related meetings during his inaugural diplomatic trip to Asia in this role.
- The visit follows President Trump’s declaration of a 25% tariff on Malaysian imports, which will begin after a three-week grace period ending on August 1.
- Rubio will attend several key diplomatic gatherings in Kuala Lumpur, including the meetings of East Asian foreign ministers, the joint conference between ASEAN and the United States, and the regional forum involving ASEAN countries, as he aims to enhance U.S. partnerships in Southeast Asia.
- Tammy Bruce, a U.S. spokeswoman, said that Rubio’s visit is intended to emphasize America’s dedication to promoting a stable, accessible, and secure Indo-Pacific area, while also strengthening the Comprehensive Partnership with both Malaysia and ASEAN.
- This visit signals the Trump administration’s renewed focus on the Indo-Pacific amid concerns over China's influence and ongoing tariff disputes affecting relationships with ASEAN countries.
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Rubio’s first Asia trip as US Secretary of State includes KL stop, with tariffs high on agenda
WASHINGTON, July 9 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Malaysia yesterday for meetings with Asean allies, a trip that has been overshadowed by fears of a trade war. The brief trip to Kuala Lumpur is intended to allow Rubio, who is also President Donald Trump's national security advisor, to focus on US policy in Asia after months of Washington concentrating on conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. "In his first trip to Asia as Se…
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