President Donald Trump raised a glass at a dinner hosted by President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea, which was attended by leaders from eight countries.
President Trump sat for a lunch in South Korea this week that paired local delicacies with some not-so-delicate plates: beef patties with ketchup and salad with Thousand Island dressing.
That was just the last stop on his Asia tour. Lunch in Malaysia on Sunday centered on U.S. Angus beef sandwiches. Lunch in Japan with its new prime minister on Tuesday featured American rice, instead of the local variety that is the country’s pride.
The menus reflected the culinary acrobatics that Mr. Trump’s host countries performed this week. They showcased local cuisine while making sure that his peculiar tastes and America First agenda were met, paving the way for what they hope
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