Trump at Asean: US and Malaysia sign major trade agreement; more deals in process

Times of IndiaCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by TOI BUSINESS DESKOctober 26, 2025 at 09:38 AM

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US President Donald Trump signed a major trade agreement with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during his visit to Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit. The visit also saw the signing of the "Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords" between Cambodia and Thailand. Trump highlighted ongoing negotiations for similar deals with other Indo-Pacific nations, emphasizing America's commitment to deepening commercial ties, security cooperation, and promoting regional stability and prosperity. He praised the US economic performance under his leadership, noting over $20 trillion in investments expected by the end of his first year. The visit marks Trump’s first ASEAN summit since 2017 and aims to reaffirm US engagement in the Indo-Pacific region.

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