South Korea Reaches Trade Deal With Trump
The New York TimesWednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:29:10 PM
South Korea has struck a trade deal with the Trump administration, joining other U.S. allies like Japan in negotiating agreements to ease the threat of tariffs. The deal comes amid ongoing protests in Seoul against Trump’s trade policies, highlighting the tension surrounding these negotiations.
Editor’s Note: Trade deals like this one matter because they shape global economic relationships—and in this case, they’re part of a broader pattern where countries are trying to navigate Trump’s aggressive trade tactics. For South Korea, securing an agreement could mean avoiding disruptive tariffs, but it also reflects the pressure smaller economies face when dealing with U.S. demands. Meanwhile, the protests show not everyone’s happy with how these deals are playing out.
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