US Reliability and Leadership in Asia
Despite President Trump's declaration of the success of his Asia tour, his words and actions have done little to reassure the United States' partners in the region.
US President Donald Trump framed his five-day tour of Asia as a clear win for Washington, claiming to have affirmed alliances, struck significant deals, and reset trade relationships in Asia.
His own evaluation of the high-stakes bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was ‘12 out of 10’.
However, from the perspective of US allies and partners, Trump’s visit has done little to address concerns about Washington’s foreign policy, prioritizing short-term US interests over long-term regional stability through the ‘America First’ approach.
Author's summary: Trump's Asia tour raises questions about US reliability.