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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed “a lot of respect for Taiwan,” while also criticising Canada for allegedly using AI to alter a Ronald Reagan commercial. He mentioned plans for a “presidential ballroom” project and hinted at a potential meeting with political figures. He said this as he set out for a five-day trip to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, his first to the region and longest journey abroad since taking office in January.