Trump Accuses China and Vietnam of Undermining U.S. During Xi's Southeast Asia Tour, 45 Deals Signed

U.S. President Donald Trump has accused China and Vietnam of collaborating to harm the United States during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam. Trump suggested that the discussions between Xi and Vietnamese leaders were aimed at undermining U.S. interests, particularly in the context of ongoing trade tensions. Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam is part of a broader Southeast Asia tour, which includes stops in Malaysia and Cambodia. The trip has been framed by Beijing as an effort to strengthen regional trade ties and counter the impact of U.S. tariffs. During his visit, Xi and Vietnamese leaders signed 45 cooperation agreements, including initiatives on supply chains, artificial intelligence, joint maritime patrols, and railway development. Xi also paid tribute to Vietnam's late revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh. Trump stated that he does not blame China or Vietnam for the situation but criticized the meeting as an effort to 'screw the United States.' His remarks come amid heightened trade tensions, with the U.S. imposing a 46% tariff on Vietnamese goods and maintaining 145% tariffs on Chinese imports. Vietnam's 'bamboo diplomacy' approach seeks to balance relations with both the U.S. and China as the region navigates the challenges of U.S.-China trade disputes.