The Trump Administration & US - Indo-Pacific Relations

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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President Trump with Coronavirus Task Force Briefing - China

President Trump's Interview with Sean Hannity - China

Secretary Esper's Remarks During Pentagon Year 2021 Budget Hearing - China and US Indo-Pacific Force Posture

President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Joint News Conference

President Trump Campaign Rally in Colorado Springs, Colorado - China

Secretary Esper's Remarks at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) - China

President Trump's Interview with Fox News - China

President Trump Holds Rally in Des Moines, Iowa - China

Secretary Esper's Remarks at the CSIS Global Security Forum - China, North Korea, and Alliances in the Indo-Pacific

President Trump's Interview with CNBC - China

Vice President Pence Interview with Lou Dobbs - China

President Trump Signs Trade Agreement with China