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Meeks Urges Trump to Strengthen U.S. Indo-Pacific Ties

10/18/2025

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The group led by Representative Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.) urges President Donald Trump to attend the Quad Leaders’ Summit in India, the East Asia Summit in Malaysia, and the APEC Summit in South Korea.
They argue the Indo-Pacific region is essential for U.S. security and countering China, and Trump’s presence would reassure allies.
They also call for a reset of U.S.–India trade relations given concerns over recent policies.

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The group led by Representative Gregory W. Meeks (D-N.Y.) urges President Donald Trump to attend the Quad Leaders’ Summit in India, the East Asia Summit in Malaysia, and the APEC Summit in South Korea.
They argue the Indo-Pacific region is essential for U.S. security and countering China, and Trump’s presence would reassure allies.
They also call for a reset of U.S.–India trade relations given concerns over recent policies.