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Trump’s return drives closer cooperation in East Asia

Gao, Ming LU orcid (2025) In East Asia Forum
Abstract
As US President Donald Trump's protectionist policies and transactional approach disrupt traditional alliances, China, Japan and South Korea strengthen regional cooperation. Ministerial meetings, extended leadership terms and revived trade discussions signal a significant shift toward a more self-reliant East Asia. This realignment balances security concerns with economic realities as the three neighbours navigate US unpredictability while managing their own complex historical relationships.
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South Korea, Japan, China, Trilateral Cooperation Secretariat
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10.59425/eabc.1749074400
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English
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This piece was written prior to Trump’s announcement of global tariffs on 2 April 2025. Owing to slight delays in the peer-review and publication processes, it was not released until June—by which point the international landscape had shifted considerably. By then, China, Japan, and Korea had shown signs of cooperation, potentially positioning themselves as a stabilising factor in light of the impending US tariffs. Given the volatility of global developments, this article should be read in the context of March 2025.
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