US President Donald Trump embarked on his first Asia tour of his second term on Saturday, seeking to restore economic balance and reaffirm Washington’s influence in a region strained by tariffs and shifting alliances. The week-long trip will take him through Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, with a long-anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the final leg. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said he expected a “very good meeting” with Xi, signalling optimism that both sides could reach a deal to avoid the 100 percent tariffs due to take effect on November 1. The meeting, slated to take place during the APEC summit in South Korea, could either ease global economic tensions or ignite another round of trade confrontation. The 47th POTUS also hinted he might meet Nort

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