On July 6, 2017, still a math student at UConn, Trent took part in the Asian Championships (Bhubaneswar, India) where he clocked a 200-meter time of 21.05 seconds, further improving on his National Record from the previous year. After advancing through  the semifinals in 21.07 seconds, Beram placed fifth in the Finals, once again improving his national record in 20.96. He also became the first Filipino sprinter ever to fall under the 21 second mark in the 200 meter dash.