Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Mon Sep 24, 2018, 05:19 PM Sep 2018

Trump And Moon Jae-In Sign First Major Pact For POTUS' Trade Agenda

Source: Talking Points Memo/The AP



By Associated Press

September 24, 2018 5:05 pm

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in have signed the first major agreement of Trump’s trade agenda.

The leaders signed an update to an existing U.S.-South Korea free-trade agreement Monday in New York. Both leaders are attending an annual U.N. gathering.

Trump calls it a “very big deal” and says the new agreement makes significant improvements to reduce the trade deficit between the countries and create new opportunities to export American products to South Korea. He says U.S. automobiles, pharmaceuticals and agricultural products will gain better access to Korean markets.

Moon says companies from both countries will be able to do business under more stable conditions. The South Korean leader also said he hopes the revised agreement with the U.S. will help solidify their cooperation in other areas.

###

Read more: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-moon-jae-in-sign-agreement

Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Trump And Moon Jae-In Sig...