South Korea pushes back against Trump's demand for $350 billion in upfront investments for tariff agreement.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 27 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
South Korea's Financial Concerns: South Korea's National Security Adviser stated that the country cannot afford to pay $350 billion upfront for U.S. investments, as demanded by President Trump, due to the potential risk of a financial crisis similar to that of 1997.
Negotiation Stance: The South Korean government is exploring alternative arrangements for the investment proposal and aims to finalize the trade deal with the U.S. during Trump's upcoming visit for the APEC summit.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
