Asian Nations Push Back at U.S. on Trade, Sanctions

08/06/2018

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Jessica Donati

SINGAPORE—Secretary of State Mike Pompeo faced criticism from China and skepticism from Southeast Asian powers over U.S. trade policies, as well as a warning from North Korea about Washington’s approach to talks, at a weekend meeting of regional leaders.
At the first gathering of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or Asean, that he has attended since becoming America’s top diplomat, Mr. Pompeo’s priority was to push countries to enforce U.N. sanctions on North Korea. Read more here.