Event Brief
US says ships and submarines trump summits
Filed: May 31, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Summary: The US argues naval ships and submarines matter more than summits, unsettling some South-east Asian delegates.
WHO: The US
WHAT: The US says ships and submarines matter more than summits, and South-east Asian delegates react with concern over trade leverage.
WHEN: May 31, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
WHERE: South-east Asia
WHY: The US position on prioritizing ships and submarines over summits unsettled South-east Asian delegates due to fears about trade leverage.
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