President Trump Opens Asia Trip by Securing Landmark Wins for America
- Date/Source: October 27, 2025 — Articles
- Theme: Kickoff of Asia tour in Malaysia focused on peace, trade, and critical minerals to advance “America First” objectives.
Key points
Peace deals:
- Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords signed by Thailand and Cambodia, facilitated by President Trump, to end border conflict and reduce tensions.
Trade deals:
- Historic reciprocal trade agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia to eliminate or reduce tariffs, address non‑tariff barriers, and expand market access for U.S. goods.
- Reciprocal trade frameworks announced with Thailand and Vietnam to lower tariff barriers and grant preferential access for U.S. industrial and agricultural exports.
Critical minerals:
- Transformative critical minerals agreements with Malaysia and Thailand to deepen partnerships, diversify and secure supply chains, spur investment and trade, and bolster U.S. national security.