Rubio meets Japanese and Korean allies ahead of Trump China summit
NEW YORK — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met the foreign ministers of Asian allies South Korea and Japan in New York on Monday ahead of a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week. Analysts say the U.S. allies are anxious that Trump may offer concessions to Xi including over Taiwan and trade in return for an economic win with Beijing. Officials say…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with the foreign ministers of South Korea and Japan in New York on Monday, just prior to a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Analysts suggest Asian allies are apprehensive that Trump might grant concessions to Xi, potentially regarding Taiwan and trade, in exchange for an economic advantage with Beijing.
Both Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed a desire to meet with Trump during the UN General Assembly in New York, where they are all set to address on Tuesday. Trump is scheduled to host Xi at the White House in Washington on Thursday. In addition to concerns over Taiwan, allies will closely examine any trade announcements from the summit, given their potential impact on competitiveness compared to China.
Even a slight reduction in trade barriers for Beijing could undermine their positions. Rubio and his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun, as well as Japan's Toshimitsu Motegi, exchanged photos but refrained from accepting questions from reporters before their meeting at a New York location.
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