Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Donald Trump's political trip to Asia has captured global attention after producing a series of strategic agreements. During his visit to Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand, Trump secured a trade truce from China, hundreds of billions of dollars in investment commitments from Seoul, and access to rare earth metals from several Southeast Asian countries.

CNBC Indonesia's editorial team highlighted Trump's welcome, which was seen as a flirtation with the US President. Furthermore, Trump's visit to Asia was seen as more than just a political safari, but rather part of a strategy to strengthen the United States' position in the global competition for strategic resources, particularly rare earth metals, as Washington aggressively seeks alternative partners in Asia.

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