0:00 – Intro 8:35 – Trump’s trip to Asia 16:13 – Security and Defense 20:05 – Did Trump achieve his goals? 28:18 – South Korea’s Takeaways 36:08 – Trump-Takaichi Exchanges 41:13 – Progressive vs. Conservative: Lee and Takaichi 48:59 – Trump-Xi Summit President Trump had a whirlwind trip to Asia last week, with stops in Malaysia, Japan and Korea. He met Chinese leader Xi Jinping for the first time in his second term. He reached trade deals with Cambodia, Malaysia and South Korea, framework agreements with Thailand and Vietnam and a peace deal between Cambodia and Thailand. He also met important U.S. allies, including the new Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi for the first time, and was warmly welcomed by South Korean president Lee Jae Myung for their second meeting. What are the key takeaways from Trump’s first Asia trip?
