Another worthy Trump Trip; Focused on economics and trade and peace.
Rabid AntiTrump factions back home try to marginalize his achievements, mean-while hurting the country with a continued shut-down of important government funded functions primarily impacting traditional Democrat voters. As the kids used to say: “good move X-Lax”!
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Trump's Asia tour sees deals, knee-bending and a revealing final meeting
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1j8zn0ex9ro
Each stop was punctuated by a blend of traditional trade negotiations – deals made under the shadow of Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs – and personal accommodations that at times bordered on the obsequious.
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In Malaysia, Trump secured access to critical minerals and made progress toward finalizing trade arrangements with south-east Asian nations. He also presided over a treaty that should ease border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia – the kind of "peace deal" the American president loves to tout.
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In Japan, Trump's Marine One flew past a Tokyo Tower lit red, white and blue – with a top in Trumpian gold. Newly elected Prime Minister Sanai Takaichi detailed $550bn in Japanese investments in the US
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The main event of Trump's Asia trip came in its final hours, however, as he met with Xi.
The US lowered its tariffs, while China eased access to critical minerals, and pledged to resume importing US agricultural products and increase purchases of US oil and gas.
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Trump lowers tariffs on China and announces end to 'rare earths roadblock' after Xi meeting
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cd7ry3x0nvet
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https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cd7ry3x0nvet
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