US wants to expand its influence in Central Asia
The US is seeking to strengthen ties in Central Asia which has long been dominated by Russia. President Donald Trump met five leaders from the resource-rich region. He wants deals on critical minerals, trade and energy. Washington wants to reduce its reliance on China for critical minerals. The leaders of the C5 face a delicate balancing act - make deals with the US without annoying Moscow or Beijing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.
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