Trump arrives in South Korea, eyes 'great outcome' from Xi talks
“Trump reached South Korea for the last leg of his Asia trip.”
Key points
- Trump reached South Korea for the last leg of his Asia trip.
- He voiced confidence about talks with China’s Xi, linking tariffs to fentanyl curbs.
- North Korea’s latest missile test drew little focus from the president.
- Trade, investment and security issues top his agenda with President Lee.
US President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea for the final leg of an Asia tour, expressing optimism about talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and describing a potential “great outcome” for global stability. Trump’s stop includes an address to the APEC CEO summit and meetings with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the historic city of Gyeongju. The visit came hours after North Korea test-fired a nuclear-capable cruise missile, a development Trump downplayed while emphasizing pending discussions with Beijing. He signaled willingness to scale back certain US tariffs on Chinese goods if China commits to curbing exports of precursor chemicals tied to illicit fentanyl. Officials in Seoul and Washington said trade, investment and regional security would dominate the agenda. A previously announced deal framework envisions new investments in the United States, though negotiators remain at odds over implementation details. Trump has also urged allies to share more of the defense burden, while South Korea seeks labor and immigration flexibility to support major factory projects. After a red-carpet welcome in Busan, Trump traveled onward to Gyeongju for engagements with Lee and regional leaders. Taiwan policy questions are expected to surface during his meeting with Xi, though the White House has not confirmed whether the issue will be formally addressed.
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