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Trump to press Southeast Asian leaders on tariffs and minerals at Asean summit
Donald Trump is expected at the Asean summit in Manila from November 16 to 18, according to the Philippines.
He is expected to seek concessions on tariffs and critical minerals from Southeast Asian governments.
The visit will be his second consecutive appearance at the summit, showing continued US engagement in the region.
Washington is also taking a firm stance on China, and Trump is expected to attend the Apec summit in Shenzhen later that week.
The trip comes before an expected meeting with China’s Xi Jinping, and analysts say it could reassure regional partners about US commitment.
But pressure to make deals and align more closely with Washington could push Asean members into separate arrangements with the two powers, weakening economic ties across the region.
US President Donald Trump is expected to press Southeast Asian leaders on tariffs and critical minerals at the Asean summit in Manila next month.
The Philippines confirmed that Trump will attend the summit from November 16 to 18.
He is due to attend the Apec summit in Shenzhen later that same week.
Washington is seeking greater economic and strategic concessions while maintaining a hawkish stance on China.
Analysts warn that US pressure could push Asean members towards competing bilateral deals and weaken economic ties with both superpowers.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
- What
- Trump is expected to press leaders on tariffs and critical minerals. Washington is seeking greater economic and strategic concessions.
- When
- November 16 to 18, 2026.
- Where
- The Asean summit in Manila, Philippines.
- Why
- Washington is seeking economic and strategic concessions. The trip is also seen as a chance to reassure regional partners of US commitment.
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SCMP reported that Trump was expected to attend the Asean summit in Manila the following month.
Trump is due to attend the Asean summit in Manila.
Trump is due to attend the Apec summit in Shenzhen, ahead of an expected meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- Summit venue
- Manila, Philippines
- Summit dates
- November 16–18, 2026
- Issues Trump is expected to raise
- Tariffs and critical minerals
- Next summit
- Apec summit in Shenzhen, China
- Expected meeting
- Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Shenzhen