# Trump policy prompts US allies in Asia to seek greater self-reliance — media

https://mins.news/en/item/27136

- TASS, 2026-08-20 09:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2175523

> Politico reports that President Donald Trump's decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, citing his “good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, is prompting Asian allies to reconsider cooperation and invest more in self-defense. Diplomats said recent US signals resemble disengagement and raised doubts about Washington’s capacity to sustain its promised presence.

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