US President Donald Trump is expected to drive hard bargains on tariffs and critical minerals in his return to the Asean summit in Manila next month, with Washington seeking greater economic and strategic concessions while remaining hawkish on China.
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October 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Trump’s second Asean summit presence comes at a price for region
SCMP News
Excerpt from SCMP News.