This resource tracked statements, developments, visits, and other interactions in US-Indo-Pacific relations under the President Trump administration. Special focus was given to the comments and activities of President Donald J. Trump; Vice President Mike Pence; United States Trade Representative Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer; Secretary of State Mike Pompeo; Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, Jr.; former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson; former Secretary of Defense James Mattis; and former Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper.
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Secretary Pompeo's Call with South Korean Foreign Minister Kang
"On May 24, Secretary Pompeo spoke by telephone with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kang. Secretary Pompeo and Foreign Minister Kang reaffirmed their shared commitment to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and to the ironclad alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea. They committed to remaining closely coordinated in all of their efforts to create conditions for dialogue with North Korea and agreed that must continue until North Korea embraces denuclearization."
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Secretary Pompeo's Remarks During State Department Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request - Chinese Company ZTE
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Secretary Pompeo's Remarks During State Department Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request - Chinese Trade Practices
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Secretary Pompeo's Remarks During State Department Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request - Cancellation [at the time] of Singapore Summit
Numerous Senators questioned Secretary Pompeo about the, at the time, cancellation, of the summit between President Trump and North Korean Chairman Kim Kong-Un. View their remarks here: Senator Edward Markey (MA); Senators Markey, Bob Corker (TN) and Christopher Murphy (CT); Senator Rob Portman (OH); Senator John Barrasso (WY); Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH); Senator Ben Cardin (MD); and Senator Bob Menendez (NJ).
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Secretary Pompeo's Remarks During State Department Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request - Chinese Influence in Latin America
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Secretary Pompeo's Remarks During State Department Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request - Chinese Company ZTE
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Secretary Pompeo's Remarks During State Department Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request - Chinese Company ZTE
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Secretary Pompeo's Remarks with Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang
"I also raised our concerns about the militarization of the South China Sea. We had a good discussion. We have other important priorities in our relationship with China as well, such as stopping the flow of opioids coming from China into the United States, protecting American intellectual property, and upholding human rights and religious freedom."
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Secretary Pompeo's Remarks During State Department Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request - North Korea
During his testimony, Secretary Pompeo received numerous questions from Representatives about North Korea. View their remarks here: Representative Tulsi Gabbard (HI); Representative Ted Yoho (FL); Representative Ron DeSantis (FL); Representative Joaquin Castro (TX); Representative Michael McCaul (TX); and Representative Ed Royce (CA).