# Southeast Asian leaders to meet as Trump visit highlights trade disruption

https://mins.news/en/item/143385

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-14 06:48 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/11/14/southeast-asian-leaders-to-meet-as-trump-visit-highlights-trade-disruption?traffic_source=rss

> ASEAN leaders are gathering in Manila for their annual summit as Trump begins an Asia trip that includes meetings with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and China’s Xi Jinping. Trade is expected to feature prominently after the US imposed tariffs on dozens of partners, including most Southeast Asian economies. Leaders may also sign a regional digital economy pact.

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