Trump Says US, South Korea Seal $350B Trade Deal

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Above: Donald Trump and Lee Jae Myung at the Gyeongju National Museum in Gyeongju, South Korea on Oct. 29, 2025. Image copyright: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

Trump's South Korea visit delivered massive wins for American U.S. workers and energy dominance. The $350 billion in deals would create hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs through Boeing aircraft purchases, shipyard investments and LNG agreements. These landmark partnerships cement America's technological leadership while strengthening critical supply chains.

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Anti-Trump narrative

Trump's South Korea trip is pure political theater masquerading as diplomacy. The supposed $350 billion deal remains completely stalled because Seoul knows such massive upfront payments would destabilize its economy. This visit serves Trump's China strategy and campaign optics rather than delivering real results for ordinary working Americans.

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