The two major powers vied to push their agendas in Asia at a time of simmering tension over a U.S. trade tariffs offensive.

Rubio said the U.S. tariffs imposed on many Asian countries, including the heaviest levies on China, were a top complaint at the summit.

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, met with Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. This meeting comes at a time of escalating trade tensions between the two global powers.

While the lack of progress on trade agreements is a concern, economists at Capital Economics expect most Asian nations to reach deals that subject U.S.-bound goods to tariffs in the range of 10% to 20%.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that U.S. President Donald Trump may attend the 47th Asean Summit in October, as his administration works on finalising a date for his potential participation.

During a press briefing at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Secretary of State Marco Rubio covers for Donald Trump's lack of progress in ending the Russia-Ukraine War, stating that it's not his responsibility because it's a war that he "inherited.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met counterparts in Southeast Asia on Thursday during his first visit to Asia since taking office, seeking to reassure them the region is a U.S. priority despite President Donald Trump's tariff offensive.

After a high-stakes meeting at the ASEAN summit, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that Russia has presented 'a new and different approach' to ending the war in Ukraine. Rubio said that the proposal doesn’t guarantee peace but will be taken directly to US President Donald Trump for review.