Analysts: Asia Wants Engaged US Presence Ahead of Trump's APEC Speech
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US President Donald Trump delivers a key speech on international trade Friday when he meets with leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). The president is expected to outline his vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. But given Trump’s past rhetoric on trade, analysts say Asian leaders will be listening for clues on whether the president understands the region’s strategic and economic importance to America. Mil Arcega has more.