China, Japan and South Korea to strengthen free trade – DW – 03/30/2025
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Top officials of China, Japan and South Korea held their first trade talks in five years amid US President Donald Trump's looming tariff threat.

Summary

China, Japan, and South Korea held their first trade talks in 5 years in Seoul, agreeing to deepen cooperation amid looming U.S. tariffs announced by Donald Trump.

With a 25% tariff on car imports threatening their export-heavy economies, the three nations pledged to advance negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement and strengthen the RCEP.

South Korea’s trade minister emphasized joint action against global economic fragmentation.

The meeting marks a renewed push for regional trade unity as tensions with the U.S. grow. The next meeting will be held in Japan.

  • gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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    4 days ago

    finally some good news

    i see that as putting animosities aside and cooperating.

    background: china and korea have had a difficult relationship with Japan for decades, going back to some war when Japan invaded the other two and raped a lot of women and did other stuff they did not like.