Trump departs for Asia amid U.S. government shutdown, planning face-to-face summit with China’s Xi Jinping to address escalating trade tensions.

Trump will discuss Thai-Cambodian tensions, negotiate Brazilian tariffs, and explore potential $900 billion in Japanese and South Korean investments.

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Trump headed for Asia for the first time this term, a trip where he’s expected to work on investment deals and peace efforts before meeting face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping to try to de-escalate a trade war.

“We have a lot to talk about with President Xi, and he has a lot to talk about with us,” Trump told reporters Friday night as he left the White House. “I think we’ll have a good meeting.”

The president was taking a long-haul flight that has him

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