China, Japan and South Korea to strengthen free trade – DW – 03/30/2025
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Top officials of China, Japan and South Korea held their first trade talks in five years amid US President Donald Trump's looming tariff threat.

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.

  • gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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    4 days ago

    He’ll be remembered as the man who united the world…against the US. Lol

    i’ve had this talk with a close colleague yesterday… they said something along the lines of “war is the father of all things, it brings progress”,

    and i replied: " well, if the US starts a war, it might well bring progress alright, but that progress would likely be to get rid of the tyrant that the US has become."