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Trump Seeks Trade Deals at ASEAN Summit Amid Tensions

10/24/2025

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Trump Strengthens Trade Ties

U.S. President Donald Trump aims to strengthen ties, address tariffs on Southeast Asian imports, and seek trade deals at the Kuala Lumpur summit this weekend.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet U.S. officials from October 24–27 to discuss trade tensions, including export controls on rare earths.
East Timor will join ASEAN as the 11th member at the summit, amid ongoing internal disputes within the bloc.

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Greer and Bessent Negotiate Trade

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Malaysia this weekend to discuss trade tensions and rare earth exports.
China asserts it does not restrict civilian exports.
Analysts warn threats of a 100% tariff and export curbs could undermine progress from prior negotiations.
The tariff truce expires November 10, making the talks' outcome crucial for global markets and economic stability.

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Trump Strengthens Trade Ties

U.S. President Donald Trump aims to strengthen ties, address tariffs on Southeast Asian imports, and seek trade deals at the Kuala Lumpur summit this weekend.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet U.S. officials from October 24–27 to discuss trade tensions, including export controls on rare earths.
East Timor will join ASEAN as the 11th member at the summit, amid ongoing internal disputes within the bloc.

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