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


President Donald Trump arrives at Haneda Airport before switching his ride to Marine One in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, following his visit at the Asean summit in Malaysia. -- AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters): World leaders gathered in Malaysia on Monday will discuss ways to strengthen economic and trade ties in the shadow of looming U.S. tariffs after President Donald Trump left a summit of South-East Asian nations to continue a tour of the region.

In a flurry of deal-making on his first Asia stop, Trump oversaw the signing on Sunday of an expanded ceasefire pact between Cambodia and Thailand and four regional trade deals.

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