The meeting serves as a curtain-raiser for the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit which starts on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur, followed by two days of high-level engagements with key partners including China, Japan, India, Australia, Russia, South Korea and the US.
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Trump considers new sanctions on Russia amid arms support for Ukraine
Trump also expressed his dissatisfaction with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I’m not happy with Putin. I can tell you that much right now,” he said, pointing to the thousands of Russian and Ukrainian soldiers who have died since the war began.
Trump hands China 125 percent tariff, partial respite for India and 74 other countries
Trump made these announcement on social media, stating that the decision to raise tariffs on China was due to the lack of respect China has shown to the world’s markets. He mentioned that China’s actions of “ripping off” the US and other countries will no longer be accepted.
Russia emphasises on “constructive engagement” with White House amid reports claiming Putin privately congratulated Trump on poll victory
In the official statement, Russia underscored its hope for “constructive engagement” with the incoming administration to address global challenges.
