US Treasury Secretary Bessent says he noted South Korea’s strong economic performance and affirmed US commitment to advancing economic cooperation between their nations during broad-ranging discussion with South Korean President Lee

This statement from Secretary Bessent highlights the strengthening of economic ties between the US and South Korea, potentially supporting a more stable trade environment amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly with China.

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  • In advance of US President Trump's historic Beijing summit with President Xi, Vice Premier He Lifeng of China and I met in South Korea to discuss the economic and trade relationship between our nations.
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The affirmation of cooperation may bolster investor confidence in regional markets, influencing asset flows and currency valuations, particularly the USD and JPY, as traders gauge the implications for future trade policies.

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