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Throughout his remarks, the president expressed a desire to maintain open channels of communication with key international leaders. For instance, he highlighted his engagement with Japan and China, emphasizing positive relationships. His upcoming trip to China in April aims to boost trade relations, especially concerning agricultural exports, where he expects China will increase purchases in response to ongoing negotiations.
On recent geopolitical issues, he addressed the U.S. designation of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro as the head of a foreign terrorist organization. He clarified that he might still communicate with Maduro if it serves to save lives, underscoring a pragmatic approach to diplomacy that weighs both hard and soft tactics.