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From South Korea to UK: A look at all of Trump's trade deals so far

Firstpost · July 31, 2025

South Korea on Wednesday became the latest exporter to complete a trade deal with the United States in a bid to limit damage from US tariffs taking effect on August 1. The levies — agreed by Britain, the EU, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines and...

President Trump touts major deal with South Korea, billions in new investments

FOX Business ·

'The Big Money Show' talks President Donald Trump's trade strategy as he secures a deal with the European Union. President Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. and South Korea have reached a comprehensive trade agreement, in which the East...

Trump reveals major trade deal with South Korea

MENAFN · July 31, 2025

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the completion of a new trade agreement with South Korea, which includes a 15% tariff on goods imported from Seoul. The deal also secures $350 billion in U.S.-controlled South Korean investments...

US to impose 15% tariff on South Korea after Trump announces deal

CNBC-TV18 · July 31, 2025

Japan’s factory output unexpectedly rose in June, as manufacturers showed resilience even as US tariffs weigh on the nation’s exports. Industrial production gained 1.7% from the previous month, the Industry Ministry reported Thursday. Output of...

Tianrun Industrial Technology plans to acquire Korean die casting...

Foundry-Planet.com ·

Tianrun Industrial Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Tianrun Industrial") announced that it intends to invest around €16.2 million to acquire 100% of the equity capital of Shandong Altai Auto Parts Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred...

Tech giant passes $4 trillion milestone

Sky News · July 31, 2025

Microsoft has become only the second publicly traded company after Nvidia to surpass $4 trn (£3.03trn) in market valuation, after registering huge earnings. On Thursday, shares rose on Wall Street with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq climbing to new record...

U.S. 15% Tariff On South Korea Is Largely As Expected

Seeking Alpha · July 31, 2025

Summary South Korea reached a 15% tariff deal with the US, committing $350 billion in investments and buying $100 billion in US LNG and other energy imports. While some specifics remain unclear, the deal broadly aligns with expectations and has...

Mental Health Technology Market To Surpass USD 30.98 Billion By 2030 AI, Wearables, APAC Trends Drive Growth Arizton

MENAFN · July 31, 2025

(MENAFN- GetNews) "Mental Health Technology Market Research by Arizton"Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2025–2030.According to Arizton latest research, the global...

Disruptive Technologies Champion Progress Over Perfection

Sourcing Journal - New York · July 31, 2025

With 10 manufacturing facilities around the world, a multibillion-dollar company like polyester fiber manufacturer Hyosung relies on keeping the operation moving. “That’s a beast that thrives on the same old same old,” said Malvina Hoxha, the U.S....

What we know about South Korea's trade deal with the US

The Economic Times · July 31, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. would charge a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea as part of an agreement to avoid even higher levies. The deal includes a South Korean investment of $350 billion in the U.S., but other...

Samsung says US tariff agreement with South Korea reduces uncertainty, expects Tesla deal to boost orders

The Economic Times · July 30, 2025

Samsung Electronics said a trade deal that will see Washington charge 15% tariffs on imports from South Korea reduces uncertainty, as it forecast more major chip orders after signing a $16.5 billion deal with Elon Musk's Tesla. "Building on this...

Japan and South Korea reel from record-breaking heat

The Guardian · July 31, 2025

Authorities in Japan and South Korea have urged people to take precautions to prevent heatstroke, as the region reels from record-breaking temperatures and pressure on hospitals. On Thursday, South Korea’s meteorological office said the country...

Samsung's Chip Profits Crash 94% — AI Demand, Tesla Deal, HBM3E Ramp Offer Hope For 2H Comeback As Trump Hits South Korea With 15% Tariff

Benzinga ·

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. SSNLF has projected a gradual second-half recovery for its semiconductor business after second-quarter operating profit at the division plunged 93.84% from a year earlier, driven by U.S. export restrictions on advanced...

A Texas researcher was held at SFO airport for over a week. Now he faces deportation

The Mercury News - California · July 31, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO (AP/By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ and CHRISTOPHER WEBER) — A researcher at Texas A&M University flying home from abroad was detained for more than a week by immigration authorities at the San Francisco International Airport, sleeping in a...

South Korea Deploys Samsung Chief, Finance Minister for Last-Minute U.S. Trade Talks

Breitbart · July 30, 2025

South Korea’s Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and the executive chairman of tech megacompany Samsung, Lee Jae-yong, both boarded planes headed towards America on Tuesday, seeking to find a resolution to the ongoing trade tensions between Washington...

[Part 5] Hegemony of Stablecoins: Why is South Korea Considering Issuing Won-Based Stablecoins?

Korea IT Times · July 30, 2025

[Part 1] Hegemony of Stablecoins: Global Stablecoin Dominance and US Regulatory Reforms [Part 2] Hegemony of Stablecoins: KRW Stablecoins at the Crossroads of Innovation and Regulation [Part 3] Hegemony of Stablecoins: Ethereum’s 'Meta...

Great Museum Shows to See in Seoul During Frieze Week 2025

Frieze ·

Mark Bradford: ‘Keep Walking’ | Amorepacific Museum of Art | 7 August 2025 – 4 January 2026 Mark Bradford, Float, 2019 Mark Bradford brings the fabric of the city into the gallery and takes the process of his art out into the belly of the city....

A Texas researcher was held at an airport for over a week. Now he faces deportation

Yahoo Sports - Canada · July 31, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A researcher at Texas A&M University flying home from abroad was detained for more than a week by immigration authorities at the San Francisco International Airport, sleeping in a chair and living off food sold in the airport,...

U.S. Reaches 15% Tariff Deal With South Korea Ahead Of August Deadline

Forbes ·

Topline The U.S. and South Korea agreed to a trade deal Wednesday that will enforce a 15% tariff rate on the U.S. ally that is one of the country’s top trade partners, President Donald Trump said, striking the agreement ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline...

The case for South Korea-Australia defence industrial cooperation

The Strategist · July 30, 2025

Strategic convergence between South Korea and Australia is accelerating, but defence industrial cooperation remains underdeveloped. In an era of geoeconomic fragmentation, supply chain vulnerabilities and rising strategic uncertainty, Seoul and...