Edgard Kagan

Edgard Kagan

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Edgard Kagan is the US Ambassador to Malaysia, a role in which he plays a crucial part in fostering diplomatic relations between the United States and Malaysia. He was recently in the news during a visit by US President Donald Trump to Kuala Lumpur, where Kagan participated in the signing of significant trade agreements aimed at enhancing economic ties and addressing concerns related to trade practices in the region.

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Edgard Kagan, a former senior State Department official on East Asia issues during the Biden and Trump administrations, commented on the media ban.

Trump’s disruption to TV coverage during Xi visit frustrates Chinese officials
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-26
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Edgard Kagan is a former U.S. ambassador who commented on the perceptions of Trump and Xi regarding their countries' economic standings.

Trump recebe Xi na Casa Branca, na primeira visita de líder chinês a Washington em mais de uma década
O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2026-09-24
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Edgard Kagan is a former American ambassador who researches China.

Amerikas unangefochtene Führungsrolle ist vorbei
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-24
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US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard Kagan was present at the summit.

‘Positive’ agenda set for Trump-Xi talks
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-26
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