US President Donald Trump unveiled a flurry of trade deals during his first day in Asia, looking to shore up access to critical minerals and a market for US agricultural goods ahead of a critical meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
“My message to the nations of Southeast Asia is that the United States is with you 100% and we intend to be a strong partner and friend for many generations to come,” Trump said at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.