President Trump today announced a U.S. trade agreement with the Philippines, and also laid out the details of a similar deal with Indonesia that was first announced last week. But the agreements go far beyond economics—experts say they are part of a broader strategy to counter China’s growing aggression in the Indo-Pacific.
Joining us to discuss the significance of these developments is retired U.S. Army Colonel John Mills. He’s a Senior Fellow at the Center for Security Policy.
