Questions about US reliability and leadership remain after Trump’s swing through Asia

US Reliability and Leadership in Question After Trump's Asia Tour

Despite President Trump's claims of a successful Asia tour, concerns about US reliability and leadership persist among its regional partners.

President Trump has touted his five-day tour of Asia as a win for Washington, citing reaffirmed alliances, significant deals, and reset trade relationships.

His own evaluation of the meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was '12 out of 10', with a truce in the US-China trade war.

However, from the perspective of US allies and partners, Trump's visit has done little to alleviate concerns about Washington's foreign policy, which prioritizes short-term US interests over long-term regional stability.

The 'America First' approach has raised questions about US commitment to regional stability.

Author's summary: Trump's Asia tour raises concerns about US reliability.

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East Asia Forum East Asia Forum — 2025-11-03

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