Despite President Trump's declaration of success, his Asia tour has done little to reassure US partners in the region.
President Trump framed his five-day tour as a win for Washington, claiming to have affirmed alliances, struck significant deals, and reset trade relationships in Asia.
His own evaluation of the meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was '12 out of 10', having conceded a truce in the trade war.
However, from the perspective of US allies and partners, Trump's visit has not alleviated concerns about Washington's foreign policy, prioritizing short-term US interests over long-term regional stability.
The 'America First' approach has raised questions about US reliability and leadership in the region.
AUTHOR SUMMARY: Trump's Asia tour raises concerns about US reliability.