Our Engagement With U.S. Isn’t Going as Smoothly as We Like: U.S.-Asean Business Council

The transcript discusses the implications of President Trump's absence from ASEAN meetings, focusing on the US's preoccupation with China trade deals, including the phase one agreement. It highlights the potential economic dependency of ASEAN nations on China and the challenges in US-China trade relations. The discussion also covers the current state of US-Vietnam trade relations and the broader impact of the US not participating in major trade agreements like CPTPP and RCEP, emphasizing the need for multilateral cooperation.

How might the increasing economic dependence on China affect Asian nations?

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What challenges does the US face in its trade relations with China moving forward?

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What role does the WTO play in the context of US-China trade relations?

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