Trump Leaves Behind a Reeling Washington to Chase a Deal With China NYT | Top Stories Katie Rogers and Erica L. Green 25 October 2025 at 08:02 President Trump is embarking on a six-day diplomatic tour of Asia, testing his role as a statesman and negotiator as he pursues a trade deal with Beijing. © Doug Mills/The New York TimesPresident Trump is scheduled to travel through Malaysia, Japan and South Korea before holding a bilateral meeting with Xi Jinping, China’s president.