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Trump's remarks during 2017 summit raise questions about KORUS FTA stability

1 report, 1 independent Updated Nov 1
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What happened

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In July 2017, Moon Jae-in and Donald Trump met to discuss trade balance issues and the stability of the KORUS FTA. While the summit generally proceeded smoothly regarding North Korea’s nuclear program and reciprocal trade principles, Donald Trump made unexpected remarks during the joint press briefing. He stated that the KORUS FTA was 'up' and that he would renegotiate it.

From hani.co.kr

Why it matters

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The threat of renegotiating the KORUS FTA introduced uncertainty into South Korea's major trade relationship. This contradicted statements from the Blue House, leading to speculation that the summit had failed to produce stable results.

From hani.co.kr

Who's involved

  • Moon Jae-inPresident of the Republic of Korea, who met with Donald Trump to discuss trade issues.
  • Donald TrumpPresident of the United States, who made remarks threatening the renegotiation of the KORUS FTA.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Minjoo PartySpeculative

    Trade uncertainty could threaten the economic stability of the Minjoo Party's political system.

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