NewzUS President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit in Manila next month, marking his second presence at the regional gathering. According to confirmation from the Philippines on Wednesday, the visit is expected to bring increased economic pressure on the region.
Washington is anticipated to drive hard bargains regarding tariffs and critical minerals during the summit. Furthermore, the US administration is actively seeking greater economic and strategic concessions from regional nations while maintaining a hawkish stance on China.
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