INTERNATIONAL
Trump says trade deal reached with South Korea
US President Donald Trump attends a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 29, 2025. - REUTERS
GYEONGJU, South Korea: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday a trade deal had been struck with South Korea, in remarks that sent the won up against the dollar, as a compact promises to dispel uncertainty for the trade-reliant economy.
AI Brief
"We did, we did. We did reach a deal," Trump said in response to a query on whether a deal was struck, ahead of a dinner hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
"We made our deal, pretty much finalised it," he added later, without giving details.
Your gateway to global news, insights, and stories that matter.
AI Brief
- Trump confirmed a trade deal with South Korea is nearly complete but did not share specifics.
- The announcement came before a dinner hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
- Final details of the agreement are still pending and have not been publicly revealed.
"We did, we did. We did reach a deal," Trump said in response to a query on whether a deal was struck, ahead of a dinner hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.
"We made our deal, pretty much finalised it," he added later, without giving details.