US official asserts Trump's agenda in tariff-hit Southeast Asia

US official asserts Trump's agenda in tariff-hit Southeast Asia

The first US official to visit Southeast Asia since Washington announced punitive tariffs on the region's countries on Tuesday issued a robust defence of President Donald Trump's foreign policy approach.

US Official Asserts Trump's Agenda In Tariff-hit Southeast Asia

The first US official to visit Southeast Asia since Washington announced punitive tariffs on the region's countries on Tuesday issued a robust defence of President Donald Trump's foreign policy approach.

Siem Reap, April 22 (askanews) - A senior U.S. official envoy of the President defended Donald Trump's “America First” program during a visit to Siem Reap, Cambodia, for the 37th ASEAN-USA dialogue. Sean O'Neill, senior official of the Office for East Asia and Pacific Affairs, says Trump is pursuing a foreign policy that “makes America safer, stronger and more prosperous,” but added that there are “many areas” where interests align with those of…