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Trump To Outline His Blueprint For Military And Foreign Policy

President Trump will set out his national security strategy, stressing strong defense, homeland protection and economic prosperity. It could help guide decisions on defense spending and trade talks.
President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping leave a business leaders event in Beijing on Nov. 9. Trump's national security strategy acknowledges that some world powers may be both allies and competitors.

President Trump will outline his goals for military modernization and economic advancement when he unveils his national security strategy Monday. The document — which every president is required by law to produce — offers a blueprint for Trump's military and foreign policy. It could help to guide future decisions on defense spending, trade negotiations and international cooperation.

Trump is set to showcase the strategy with an afternoon speech at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington.

Administration officials say the strategy is

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