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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Chris Megerian

South Korea trade deal appears elusive as Trump seeks $350B investment

Japan Trump Asia - (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

After a charm offensive in Japan that culminated in $490 billion in investment commitments, President Donald Trump met with South Korea's leader on Wednesday as a trade deal with that country appears more elusive.

Top officials in Washington and and Seoul say the sticking point for an agreement continues to be the logistics behind Trump’s demand that South Korea invest $350 billion in the United States.

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