Trump’s push to quit South Korea trade pact would mark latest swerve in region on edge

Analysis: As tensions swirl between US and North Korea, president’s reported effort to exit 2007 deal may bring stunning development in twisting tale

Donald Trump shakes hands with South Korea’s president, Moon Jae-in, in August.
Donald Trump shakes hands with South Korea’s president, Moon Jae-in, in August. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

Donald Trump has asked aides to prepare for US withdrawal from a free trade agreement with South Korea, it was reported on Saturday – a potentially stunning development at a time of tense confrontation with North Korea.

Asked during his trip to Louisiana on Saturday if he was talking with advisers about the idea, Trump said: “I am. It’s very much on my mind.” Tiếp tục đọc “Trump’s push to quit South Korea trade pact would mark latest swerve in region on edge”