Summary
China, Japan, and South Korea held their first trade talks in 5 years in Seoul, agreeing to deepen cooperation amid looming U.S. tariffs announced by Donald Trump.
With a 25% tariff on car imports threatening their export-heavy economies, the three nations pledged to advance negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement and strengthen the RCEP.
South Korea’s trade minister emphasized joint action against global economic fragmentation.
The meeting marks a renewed push for regional trade unity as tensions with the U.S. grow. The next meeting will be held in Japan.
finally some good news
i see that as putting animosities aside and cooperating.
background: china and korea have had a difficult relationship with Japan for decades, going back to some war when Japan invaded the other two and raped a lot of women and did other stuff they did not like.