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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Indonesia’s National Day
"On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my sincere congratulations to the Indonesian people as you celebrate your 74th year of independence on August 17.
As the United States and Indonesia this year celebrate the 70th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations, we look forward to the continued advancement of our Strategic Partnership for the benefit of the Indonesian and American people, and for the promotion of peace and prosperity in the region and globally. The United States values Indonesia…
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Remarks by President Trump Before Air Force Once Departure - Trade Negotiations with China and Protests in Hong Kong
"Q What actions are you prepared to take to avoid a recession if this yield curve thing is really predictive?
THE PRESIDENT: Well, I think we’re going to have a very long period of wealth and success. Other countries are doing very poorly. As you know, China is doing very, very poorly. The tariffs have really bitten into China. They haven’t bitten into us at all — except for the reporters that want to make it look that way, but they don’t understand what’s happening.
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Indian Independence Day
"On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I extend my best wishes to the people of India on your Independence Day.
The United States and India have enjoyed close ties of friendship since the U.S. supported India’s independence 72 years ago. Our shared democratic values, strong people-to-people ties, and commitment to economic growth further cemented our relationship. Over the past two decades, our friendship has flourished into a strategic partnership, and we now cooperate on a range of important issues, from…
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The Republic of Korea’s Independence Day
"On behalf of President Trump and the United States of America, I extend my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Korea on the occasion of your National Day on August 15.
On this day, we reaffirm the enduring strength of the United States–Republic of Korea alliance, which remains the linchpin of peace and security in Northeast Asia and the broader Indo-Pacific region. Our bilateral partnership continues to thrive based on shared values of freedom and democracy as we work together on many global…
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Remarks by President Trump on American Energy and Manufacturing - Japan and China
"Pennsylvania Steel raised the skyscrapers that built our cities. And, by the way, steel — steel was dead. Your business was dead. Okay? I don’t want to be overly crude. Your business was dead. And I put a little thing called “a 25 percent tariff” on all of the dumped steel all over the country. And now your business is thriving. Probably there’s few businesses that have gone proportionately up like steel and aluminum.We did it with aluminum, too. But they are doing well —…
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Remarks by President Trump Before Air Force One Departure - China and Hong Kong
"THE PRESIDENT: The stock market continues to do very well. We have very, very strong numbers. We have a lot of artificial numbers from other countries because they’re all devaluing their currencies. They’re really doing things that aren’t very good for their countries, in my opinion. But, short term, it’s very good for their countries. Long term, possibly not.
And we’re not following suit. We have a Fed that decides not to cut interest rates, which is a very bad thing. Because, right now, we…