Trump travels to Asia amid government shutdown

Deutsche Welle (DW)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Mahima Kapoor with AP, AFP and ReutersOctober 25, 2025 at 04:26 PM

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US President Donald Trump has departed for a five-day diplomatic tour of Asia, his first time visiting the region since returning to the White House. The trip includes stops in Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, where he will attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Trump is expected to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping for the first time in person during his visit to South Korea. Meanwhile, the US government shutdown continues, with many federal workers missing their first full paycheck. The trip aims to promote investment deals and peace efforts, as well as discuss trade tariffs and tensions with Venezuela. Trump's meetings will focus on strengthening alliances and negotiating economic agreements.

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