This resource will track statements, developments, visits, and other interactions in US-Indo-Pacific relations under the President Trump administration. Special focus will be given to the comments and activities of President Donald J. Trump; Vice President Mike Pence; United States Trade Representative Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer; (former) Secretary of Defense James Mattis; Secretary of State Mike Pompeo; and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, Jr.
The Trump Administration & US - Indo-Pacific Relations
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President Trump's Interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos - China
"STEPHANOPOULOS: In preparation for this trip, we went out and talked to a lot of voters here in Iowa, supporters of yours. And a lot of them say they voted for you, they're proud of …
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President Trump's Interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos - North Korea
"STEPHANOPOULOS: Yeah. One year ago today, we were in Singapore right after your meeting with Kim Jong Un. And you told me that you trust him. And you also put out that tweet. "There's no …
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Secretary Pompeo's Interview With Chris Wallace of Fox News Sunday - Hong Kong and North Korea
"QUESTION: Let’s turn to Hong Kong. The chief executive in Hong Kong, appointed by Beijing, has announced that she is suspending – not killing, but suspending a bill of extradition that would allow people in …
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President Trump's Call with Chinese President Xi
"President Donald J. Trump spoke today with President Xi Jinping of China. President Trump raised the growing threat posed by North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a denuclearized …
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USTR Lighthizer Calls a Special Session Under the U.S. Korea Free Trade Agreement [KOURS]
"United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer today, as directed by President Trump, formally notified the Republic of Korea that the United States is calling a special Joint Committee meeting under the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement …
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Secretary Ross Remarks on US - South Korea Trade
"The trade imbalance with South Korea has doubled since the KORUS treaty was put into effect, and the largest single component of that is automotive trade. That’s an absolute majority of it. So there are …
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Joint Statement between the United States and the Republic of Korea
"President Donald J. Trump hosted President Moon Jae-in of the Republic of Korea (ROK) at the White House on June 29 and 30 in order to advance the comprehensive strategic Alliance between the United States …