Key facts
- US President Donald Trump plans to attend the Asean summit in Manila in mid-November.
- The trip includes a state visit to the Philippines and bilateral talks with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
- Discussions will focus on trade, investment, and defense issues.
- Trump will also attend the Apec summit in Shenzhen, China.
- The visit marks a reaffirmation of Washington's support for the Philippines.
- The trip coincides with the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Manila and Washington.
US President Donald Trump is planning a trip to the Philippines in mid-November to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit and conduct a state visit, according to diplomatic sources. The visit is intended as a strong reaffirmation of Washington’s support for its long-standing treaty ally in Asia.
Trump is expected to first participate in the annual summit meetings with Asean counterparts in Manila. Following the summit, he will hold bilateral talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his state visit. Discussions are anticipated to cover trade and investment, as well as defense matters.
After his engagements in the Philippines, Trump is scheduled to attend the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in Shenzhen, China. Trade, investment, and economic issues, including ongoing tariff measures, are expected to be prominent on the agenda at the Apec meeting.