Trump expects 'fantastic' trade deal with China, notes 'fair' deal with S. Korea

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday expressed his expectation that Washington will reach a "very strong" trade deal with Beijing during his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, while noting that his administration has struck "fair" deals with Korea, Japan and the European Union. Trump made the remarks during a meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House, reiterating that he will meet with Xi in Korea "in a couple of weeks," as Korea is set to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in its southeastern city of Gyeongju from Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Trump is widely expected to visit Korea from Oct. 29-30 on a state visit amid a fresh escalation of trade tensions with China following Beijing's recent move to tighten export controls on rare earths — crucial components for the production of key military and commercial products. "When we leave South Korea, it could be wrong, but I think we'll end up with a very strong trade deal," he said. "Both of us will be happy." Voicing confidence that he will strike a "fantaWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times