Trump Says US, South Korea Seal $350B Trade Deal
Trump Says US, South Korea Seal $350B Trade Deal
The Spin
Trump's South Korea visit delivered massive wins for American U.S. workers and energy dominance. The $350 billion in deals would create hundreds of thousands of U.S. jobs through Boeing aircraft purchases, shipyard investments and LNG agreements. These landmark partnerships cement America's technological leadership while strengthening critical supply chains.
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Metaculus Prediction
There's a 3% chance that South Korea will obtain a nuclear weapon before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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