Trump vows leading U.S. role in Asia in phone talks with Thai leader

President Donald Trump pledged U.S. commitment to playing an "active and leading role" in ensuring peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region during telephone talks Sunday with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the White House said.Trump and Prayut underscored their commitment to the "longstanding alliance" between the two countries and expressed a "strong shared interest" in strengthening bilateral trade and economic relations, it said."President Trump affirmed the commitment of the United States to playing an active and leading role in Asia, in close cooperation with partners and…READ FULL ARTICLE