Trump in Asia: Predictions for his Diplomatic Trip

US President Donald Trump has departed for Asia on his first trip since returning to the White House following negotiations in Gaza. The mission includes stops in South Korea, Malaysia and Japan, with meetings scheduled with the Chinese President Xi Jinping, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and the new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Aboard Air Force One, Trump declared his desire to be able to see North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, but it has not yet been confirmed any meeting between them. The president also added: "North Korea is a kind of nuclear power." The Tycoon's first stop is Kuala Lumpur, where Trump will meet Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and attend ASEAN regional summits (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). In Malaysia they are also Talks are planned between U.S. Commerce Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to lay the foundation for a trade agreement on investment, microprocessors, and artificial intelligence.

In Malaysia, Trump may also meet with Brazilian President Lula to discuss U.S.-Brazil trade relations. “I think we will meet, yes,” the president said. possible duty reductions he added that they will be possible "under certain conditions".

In Busan, in South Korea: Trump to hold long-awaited meeting with Xi Jinping during APEC summit (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit). The two leaders will meet to address the issue of the trade war between the United States and China, between tariffs on rare earths and negotiations on bilateral investments.

In Japan, the president will discuss American investments of approximately 900 billion dollars and reductions in tariffs. Scheduled meetings with Emperor Naruhito, US troops stationed in the country and talks with Prime Minister Takaichi, called the “Japanese Iron Lady” in homage to Margaret Thatcher.