Rubio packs NYC schedule with markets, allies and critical minerals talks
The talks come as Seoul seeks a meeting with Trump and negotiates details of a $350 billion U.S. investment package.
- On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Japanese Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in New York ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly and President Trump's Thursday summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- Analysts say Asian allies fear Trump may offer concessions to Xi regarding Taiwan and trade to secure economic gains with Beijing. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi previously angered Beijing over Taiwan comments and has sought Trump's attention.
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is seeking a Tuesday meeting with Trump as Seoul and Washington negotiate a $350 billion investment package. An opposition lawmaker warned Monday that energy negotiations could leave South Korea carrying disproportionate financial risks.
- Nearly 130 world leaders are attending the general debate through September 28, with Trump scheduled to speak Tuesday and meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss Russia-Ukraine de-escalation. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks Wednesday.
- Middle East and Ukraine conflicts, artificial intelligence, and tariff wars dominate the assembly agenda. The U.S. Department of State stated it will deliver prosperity through peace by bringing the UN back to basics, as geopolitical tensions push ICE Brent Crude to about $101 a barrel.
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Marco Rubio Rings Opening Bell of New York Stock Exchange to Mark Start of UNGA High-Level Week
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Rubio rings opening bell at New York Stock Exchange to begin UN General Assembly
Secretary of State Marco Rubio began the United Nations General Assembly, a major week in diplomacy, by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. The ceremony serves as a time marker, signaling the start and closing of an official session. The bells were first used at the exchange in the […]
Rubio meets Japanese and Korean allies ahead of Trump China summit
NEW YORK, Sept 21 (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met the foreign ministers of Asian allies South Korea and Japan in New York on Monday ahead of a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week. Analys...
Rubio opens UN General Assembly in New York with bell ceremony
Secretary of State Marco Rubio began the United Nations General Assembly, a major week in diplomacy, by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. The ceremony serves as a time marker, signaling the start and closing of an official session. The bells were first used at the exchange in the 1870s, using a Chinese gong before it was later replaced by a brass bell, according to the NYSE. Rubio joined state officials for the c…
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