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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Readout of Secretary Esper's Bilateral Engagement With Indonesia Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto
"Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper met with Minister of Defense Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia to discuss Indonesia's and the United States' shared interests and priorities, including commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Secretary Esper noted the close defense and security ties between Indonesia and the United States under the Strategic Partnership, and expressed a strong desire for increased bilateral cooperation. Secretary Esper and Minister Prabowo both agreed to increase professional military education opportunities for Indonesians, including at U.S. service academies.
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Joint Communiqué of the 51st ROK-U.S. Security Consultative Meeting
"1. The 51st Republic of Korea (ROK)-United States (U.S.) Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) was held in Seoul, on November 15, 2019. ROK Minister of National Defense Jeong Kyeongdoo and U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper led their respective delegations, which included senior defense and foreign affairs officials. On November 14, 2019, ROK Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Park Hanki and U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, presided over the 44th U.S.-ROK Military Committee Meeting (MCM).
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Secretary Ross's Remarks on Trade Negotiations with China US-China trade deal has 'very high probability' of happening: Wilbur Ross
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Secretary Pompeo's Remarks at Rice University - China
"AMBASSADOR TICHENOR: Thank you. Very well said. In recent weeks, you have also spoken about how the United States has a long, cherished tradition of friendship with the Chinese people, and that’s still so today. While there are opportunities in the relationship, to be sure, you have also spoken about how the Trump administration and the United States are taking on the challenges from the People’s Republic of China in a way that the time is calling for.
Could you please speak to what those…
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Secretary Ross Leads Business Executives Across the Indo-Pacific
"In support of the goal of President Donald J. Trump to increase American commercial activity across nations in the Indo-Pacific region, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross led a business delegation including of 16 companies to Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam from November 3 to November 8. This mission spawned new partnerships as well as several business agreements, potentially representing billions in investments.
“The Trump Administration is building new relationships across the Indo-Pacific, creating a bright future, not only for the United States, but for countries…