Trump to meet Central Asian presidents as US seeks to counter China, Russia influenceUS President Donald Trump will host the leaders of five Central Asian nations at the White House on Thursday as the US seeks to gain influence in a region long dominated by Russia and increasingly courted by China. In particular, the US is pursuing new partnerships to secure critical minerals, energy supplies, and overland trade routes that circumvent its geopolitical rivals. Their leaders will also attend a dinner with Trump at the White House on Thursday. Rich in minerals and energy, the five nations remain economically tied to Russia, their former Soviet ruler, while neighboring China has expanded its influence through large-scale infrastructure and mining investments. China at times has leveraged its dominance by restricting exports, underscoring Washington’s urgency to secure alternative sources.

Source: bd News24 November 06, 2025 17:32 UTC