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Trump Defends Asia Trip Amid Schumer's 'Total Dud' Remark

10/30/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for remarks on the Asia trip, claiming it secured "Trillions of Dollars."
Schumer called the trip a "total dud."
Trump described his meeting with Xi Jinping as a success, citing agricultural agreements and fentanyl pledges.
No formal trade deal was signed yet.
China’s commerce ministry did not confirm Trump's claims, saying it would suspend export controls for a year.

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U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for remarks on the Asia trip, claiming it secured "Trillions of Dollars."
Schumer called the trip a "total dud."
Trump described his meeting with Xi Jinping as a success, citing agricultural agreements and fentanyl pledges.
No formal trade deal was signed yet.
China’s commerce ministry did not confirm Trump's claims, saying it would suspend export controls for a year.