"President Trump is currently on a trip to Asia, where he is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit of Asian leaders in South Korea. China and the U.S. are working to avoid a trade war. Trump attended a meeting yesterday celebrating a ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand. He is currently in Tokyo. This summit is different from other ones because China is in many ways equally as strong as the U.S., NPR's Mara Liasson tells Up First."
"The U.S. and China have reached a framework for a trade deal, but it is not final until the two presidents meet to discuss it. A framework is an agenda, and Trump has said there will be concessions on both sides. There have been signs that Trump might be willing to ease up support for Taiwan, such as his choice not to renew aid to the country, in favor of a splashy trade deal with China."
President Trump is traveling in Asia and is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit in South Korea as the U.S. and China work to avoid a trade war. A framework for a trade deal exists but is not final until the two presidents meet, with anticipated concessions on both sides. China's growing economy and military and access to rare earth minerals increase its leverage, and there are signs the administration might ease support for Taiwan. Separately, U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela have killed at least 43 people, prompting debate over the scope, cost, and potential expansion of the campaign.
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