South Korea acting president hopes for reciprocal ties with Trump administration
By Jihoon Lee SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s acting president Choi Sang-mok said on Tuesday he hoped for bilateral relations with the United States to develop more reciprocally under the Trump administration. “The government will strive to further strengthen policy cooperation
South Korea economy barely grew in Q4; BOK to cut rates in February – Reuters poll
By Rahul Trivedi BENGALURU (Reuters) – The South Korean economy barely grew last quarter as political chaos weighed on consumer spending, according to a Reuters poll of economists who expect the Bank of Korea to cut interest rates next month following
Draft Trump trade memo targets US trade deficit, China purchases of US exports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump is ordering federal agencies to “investigate and remedy” persistent U.S. trade deficits, and address other countries’ unfair trade practices and currency manipulation, according to a draft White House trade memo seen by Reuters
EU ministers agree on unity, more competitive economy, need for deeper US ties
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union finance ministers agreed on Monday to stay united in their approach to the new U.S. administration and that a more competitive EU economy was the best protection from potential transatlantic economic challenges, EU diplomats said. At
Trade, tariffs, energy – market reaction to Trump’s inauguration speech
LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar extended its slide while crude prices curtailed their losses after U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he would tariff and tax countries to enrich Americans, overhaul the trade system and declare a national energy