Trump says he spoke with South Korean president about possible trade deal

Trump said that South Korea is sending a team to the White House on a plane to discuss a potential deal.

Published: April 8, 2025 9:37am

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he spoke with acting South Korean President Han Duck-soo about a trade deal that would benefit both countries.

"I just had a great call with the Acting President of South Korea," Trump wrote on TRUTH Social. "We talked about their tremendous and unsustainable Surplus, Tariffs, Shipbuilding, large scale purchase of U.S. LNG, their joint venture in an Alaska Pipeline, and payment for the big time Military Protection we provide to South Korea."

He said that South Korea is sending a team to the White House to discuss a potential deal. 

"In any event, we have the confines and probability of a great DEAL for both countries," Trump said.

Trump said he and Duck-soo discussed other issues that did not focus on trade or tariffs.

"We are likewise dealing with many other countries, all of whom want to make a deal with the United States," he wrote. "Like with South Korea, we are bringing up other subjects that are not covered by Trade and Tariffs, and getting them negotiated also."

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