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Rubio Addresses Trade Tensions in Asia Meetings

7/21/2025

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in "positive and constructive" discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Malaysia, tackling pressing trade tensions and tariffs. On his inaugural Asia trip, Rubio reaffirmed U.S. dedication at the East Asia Summit and also conferred with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in "positive and constructive" discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Malaysia, tackling pressing trade tensions and tariffs. On his inaugural Asia trip, Rubio reaffirmed U.S. dedication at the East Asia Summit and also conferred with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.