All eyes on Trump's appearance at APEC CEO Summit

The upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit will be a pivotal moment for global business leaders, as U.S. President Donald Trump is set to deliver a keynote speech and unveil his updated viewpoint on the investment landscape in the world’s largest economy. According to the White House, Trump’s keynote address is slated for Oct. 29, during the APEC CEO luncheon in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. Hundreds of global business leaders will attend the event, paying particular attention to any hints on how to navigate uncertainties in U.S. trade policies. The specific theme of the speech has yet to be confirmed, but Trump is widely expected to remark on the need for global firms to expand their U.S. investment. Korea, the host economy for the event, has been engaged in a monthslong trade tug-of-war with the U.S. as the two countries work towards a final tariff agreement. As Korean business leaders gather for the upcoming meeting, expectations are that Trump will use the speech to justify U.S. trade demands. The U.S. is urging Korea to make direct, up-front investmeWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times