Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Vie for Influence in Asia Over Trump's TariffsMarco Rubio wants to bolster ties with Asia to counter China's sway, but President Trump's tariff threats have nations asking why they should align with Washington.
Source: Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Vie for Influence in Asia Over Trump's Tariffs (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/us/politics/china-us-asia-tariffs.html)