Trade war in focus at Asean summit ahead of Trump arrival
MANILA: A key regional summit opened Sunday in Manila, with Southeast Asian heads of state grappling with the Middle East crisis and their own regional flashpoints and global leaders finding common ground over US President Donald Trump’s trade war.
A regional summit in Manila began on Sunday, as Southeast Asian leaders discussed the Middle East crisis and regional issues, while also focusing on US President Donald Trump's trade war. Trump, who will visit the summit midway through its proceedings, will meet with the leaders of India, Japan, and Australia during his second term.
Brazil's newly elected President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed concern over the US-imposed tariffs, stating that Brazil sought new partners for trade after the tariffs were imposed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney echoed similar thoughts, emphasizing the need for a diverse range of partners. Lula also invited Carney to visit Brazil and hoped to double trade with Canada.
The summit has seen over 20,000 police officers deployed in Manila due to fears of anti-Trump protests. The South China Sea and Myanmar are among the issues that have long troubled Asean leaders, and these topics are expected to continue to be a challenge when Singapore assumes the Asean chair in 2027.
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