Rubio makes first visit to Asia as Trump tariffs loom

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Malaysia on his first Asia visit since taking office. (AP PHOTO) Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Malaysia on his first Asia visit since taking office. (AP PHOTO) Credit: AAP US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Southeast Asian counterparts in his first visit to Asia since taking office, and will try to reassure them the region is a priority for Washington, even as President Donald Trump targets it in his global tariff offensive. Washington’s top diplomat will meet foreign ministers of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations…