President Lee Proposes "Pragmatic Alliance" with U.S., Emphasizes Manufacturing and Security

President Lee Proposes “Pragmatic Alliance” with U.S., Emphasizes Manufacturing and Security

Following a high-profile meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed what he calls a “pragmatic alliance” between Seoul and Washington, signaling a new chapter in the 70 year old U.S.-Korea partnership. Speaking at a prominent Washington think tank, President Lee said the evolving global landscape calls for a […]

South Korea, U.S. to Formalize $350 Billion Trade Investment Plan with Non-Binding Agreement

South Korea, U.S. to Formalize $350 Billion Trade Investment Plan with Non-Binding Agreement

Seoul and Washington Aim to Clarify Profit-Sharing, Operational Structure of July Deal Seoul, August 26, 2025 — A senior South Korean official announced Monday that South Korea and the United States will formalize a non-binding agreement to outline the operation and structure of a massive $350 billion investment fund, central to a July trade deal […]

U.S.–China Trade Talks Resume in London Amid Tensions Over Export Controls, Rare Earths

U.S.–China Trade Talks Resume in London Amid Tensions Over Export Controls, Rare Earths

Senior officials from the United States and China resumed high-level trade negotiations in London on Tuesday, focusing on export controls and rare earth minerals, as both economic giants attempt to stabilize a fragile relationship that has caused global supply chain volatility. The talks, entering their second day, come just weeks after a preliminary trade agreement […]

China Confirms High-Level Tariff Talks With U.S. in Switzerland

China Confirms High-Level Tariff Talks With U.S. in Switzerland

China has officially confirmed that Vice Premier He Lifeng will travel to Switzerland for a new round of high-level tariff discussions with senior U.S. officials, signaling a cautious diplomatic engagement amid rising trade tensions. The talks, requested by Washington, aim to address escalating tariff measures and growing friction between the world’s two largest economies. The […]