Trump sets off for first trip to Asia this term

EuronewsCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete October 25, 2025 at 08:54 AM

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US President Donald Trump embarked on his first trip to Asia this term, departing from the White House on Friday night. His itinerary includes stops in Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. In Kuala Lumpur, he attended the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit and met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, aiming to address conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia. Trump also plans to meet Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva regarding trade tariffs. The trip includes discussions on investment deals worth at least $900 billion in Japan and South Korea, as well as efforts to deescalate the ongoing trade war with China during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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China 50% South Korea 60% Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ×260% Japan 70% Anwar Ibrahim ×270% US ×380% Xi Jinping ×280% Malaysia ×480% Donald Trump ×9100%

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