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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Remarks by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the U.S.-India Business Council Ideas Summit and 44th Annual Meeting
Thanks also to the U.S.-India Business Council for the opportunity to participate in your 44th Annual Meeting. And thank you for your efforts and dedication to enhancing the Economic strategic ties between our two democracies.
Congratulations to Prime Minister Modi on achieving a strong and decisive mandate from the people of India for a second term in office. As President Trump said, we look forward to working with the Prime Minister and his administration to address our mutual trade opportunities, and investment potential.
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Secretary Pompeo's Interview With Mark Levin of The Mark Levin Show - China
"QUESTION: Let’s move to China. I’ve been watching China for many, many years – actually, even before this administration. They are very aggressive. The military they have built and are expanding is not about regional security, it’s about a superpower that seeks to replace us as the number-one superpower in the world. Can you tell us what’s going on in terms of our relations with China?
SECRETARY POMPEO: Mark, the President has taken an incredibly strong position that previous presidents of both political parties have…
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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo at the India Ideas Summit and 44th Annual Meeting of the U.S.-India Business Council
"SECRETARY POMPEO: Thank you, and good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for having me here. I certainly want to thank the India Ideas Summit, U.S. Chamber President Tom Donohue, as well as the USIBC President Nisha Biswal for inviting me to address this esteemed group. I want to also acknowledge Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin – where are you at? Right there.
You know it’s bilateral; I saw on the program today not only Matt but New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, so we got a bipartisan agenda. It’s…
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Republic of the Philippines Independence Day
"On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the Philippines on the 121stanniversary of your independence. Throughout these long years, the United States and the Philippines have maintained close bonds of friendship and cooperation, capped by an alliance that has helped maintain peace and prosperity in the region for almost 70 years. As we recognize the enduring U.S.-Philippines relationship, we wish prosperity and health for all Filipinos, whether at home or abroad, and a truly happy National Day."
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Secretary Ross's Remarks at 2019 SelectUSA Summit - Indo-Pacific Investment in the United States
"On the larger side of the size spectrum, South Korean energy storage company SK Innovation attended SelectUSA Investment Summits in 2013 and 2018. Just three months ago, I had the honor of attending the groundbreaking of SK's $1.7 billion electric-battery facility in Commerce, Georgia.I was joined by SK Innovation CEO and President Jun Kim; Executive Vice Chairman, Jae-won Chey; Georgia Governor Brian Kemp; and leaders from across Georgia to celebrate the company's investment in Georgia. Taiwan’s Lung-Soon Ocean Group is creating 50 jobs in Astoria…
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Remarks by President Trump Before Marine One Departure - China
"Q He [2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden] says your tariffs are going to hurt Iowa farmers.
THE PRESIDENT: The best thing that ever happened to the farmers is me. We gave $16 billion to the farmers to make up for the deficit with China. We gave them $16 billion. We don’t give them; they earn it, because they’re patriots. We gave them ethanol at 15, which nobody was ever going to do; which Biden didn’t do in eight years as, you know, Vice President…
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Remarks by President Trump on Renewable Energy - China and Japan
"You know, for 15 years — before the election of 2016 — farmers and farm pricing and a lot of things were going in this direction. You have to see the charts. They weren’t pretty. And in a very short period of time — we’re still working on China. Japan is going to be a big buyer very shortly. They told me the other day, 'We’re going to be buying a lot of — a lot of product from your farmers.' And a lot of…
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Remarks by President Trump at Greeting of the 103rd Indianapolis 500 Champions: Team Penske - China
"Q Mr. President, you hinted earlier in that CNBC interview that you may not — you’d actually go ahead and impose tariffs if Xi doesn’t show up for the G20.
THE PRESIDENT: We’ll see what happens. I think President Xi —
Q Would you be personally insulted if Xi doesn’t show up? Would you be insulted?
THE PRESIDENT: No. I’m never insulted. I’ve learned not to be insulted. I think President Xi of China — great relationship with him — I think he’ll be there…