World leaders look to build economic, trade ties after Trump departs ASEAN summit

Key Points

• World leaders gathered in Malaysia to strengthen economic and trade ties amid looming US tariffs.
• President Donald Trump left the ASEAN summit after signing regional trade deals but without reducing US tariffs on Southeast Asian countries.
• US and Chinese negotiators agreed on a tariff pause in their ongoing trade war.
• Chinese officials and leaders from various regions attended to solidify economic partnerships and discuss the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).