US and South Korea Hail Progress on $350 Billion Trade and Investment Deal
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What happened
Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced significant progress on a long-stalled investment deal between the two countries. The leaders hailed the breakthrough, which follows a pledge of $350 billion from South Korea to the United States. The first project selected under this pledge is a $22.3 billion gas-fired power development in Texas.
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Why it matters
The discussions aim to head off potential steep U.S. tariffs on South Korean goods. The successful implementation of the $350 billion pledge could provide a major economic tailwind for South Korean industry and the U.S. energy sector.
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Who's involved
- Lee Jae MyungPresident of South Korea and chief negotiator for the investment deal.
- Donald TrumpU.S. President involved in the talks regarding the trade agreement.
Who could feel it
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The bilateral trade and investment agreements could solidify the $350 billion investment commitment.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Leaders announced progress on a trade deal, including a Texas power investment.1 source
- South Korea pledged $350 billion investment to the US, including planning a large-scale gas-fired power plant in Texas, following a high-level summit.Sub-event
Talks focused on strategic investment projects and security agreements in the U.S.1 source
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The entities involved
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Marco Rubio
72nd United States Secretary of State since 2025
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Cho Hyun
South Korean footballer
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Lee Jae Myung
President of South Korea since 2025
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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