Trump's cancelled trip to region inevitably seen as slight -- analysts

Australian analysts say United States president Donald Trump's decision to pass up two key summits in the Asia-Pacific, instead sending Vice President Mike Pence, will inevitably be seen as a slight. President Trump has also cancelled a proposed trip to Australia, although he is expected to meet new prime minister Scott Morrison at the upcoming G20 summit in Argentina.

Vice President Mike Pence. Capitol, Friday, August 31, 2018 in Washington. Source: Kevin Dietsch/Pool photo via AP