NEW : President Barack Obama declares Asia - Pacific trip a success . During the trip , Obama announced an agreement to station U.S. Marines in Australia and held face-to-face meetings with Chinese officials and other leaders on economic and security issues , in addition to participating in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations economic summit and the East Asia Summit in Indonesia -- a first for a U.S. president , according to the White House . NEW : Obama says deals cemented on the trip will support U.S. jobs and exports . NEW : Obama also talks with Chinese premier over maritime disputes , economic issues . NEW : Obama is scheduled to return to Washington early Sunday .
NEW : President Barack Obama declares Asia - Pacific trip a success . NEW : Obama says deals cemented on the trip will support U.S. jobs and exports . NEW : Obama also talks with Chinese premier over maritime disputes , economic issues . NEW : Obama is scheduled to return to Washington early Sunday .