KUALA LUMPUR -- Southeast Asia sought to strengthen trade ties with China and the Gulf states in a landmark trilateral summit on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur, aimed at enhancing economic cooperation in response to sweeping U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
International relations
ASEAN tilts toward China and Gulf states as Trump tariffs bite
First trilateral summit explores regional business council on trade, investment
ASEAN heads of government pose with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council and Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the start of their first trilateral summit, in Kuala Lumpur on May 27. © Bernama
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