Trump Criticizes Xi's Vietnam Trip Amid Trade Tensions

President Donald Trump criticized Chinese President Xi Jinping's Southeast Asia tour, particularly his visit to Vietnam, claiming it was an effort to 'screw' the United States amid rising trade tensions. Trump stated that he does not blame China or Vietnam for their cooperation, but suggested their meetings were aimed at undermining U.S. interests. Xi, during his visit, advocated for stronger economic ties and urged Vietnam to resist what he termed 'unilateral bullying' from Washington. The Chinese leader and Vietnam's President To Lam signed 45 cooperation agreements covering various sectors. While Trump rolled back tariffs for several countries, he maintained high tariffs on China, escalating the ongoing trade conflict. Economists warn that these tariffs could have severe repercussions on manufacturing in the region, potentially leading to widespread unemployment.