Trump Claims South Korea Trade Agreement Is Nearly Finalized
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 29 2025
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Source: WSJ
Trade Pact Progress: President Trump announced that the U.S. and South Korea are nearing completion of a trade agreement, marking a significant development after prolonged negotiations over $350 billion in South Korean investments in the U.S.
Skepticism from Officials: Despite the optimistic announcement, South Korean officials had recently downplayed the chances of finalizing tariff talks, reflecting a level of skepticism among some Trump administration officials regarding the negotiations.
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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.
