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Six Charts That Explain Complex U.S. Trade Ties With South Korea
U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Osan Air Base on Nov. 7.
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Donald Trump’s trip to South Korea on Nov. 7 could prove awkward and downright contentious at times, as the president has frequently complained about America’s trade relations with the Asian country.
He blames the 2012 free-trade agreement between the two for hurting American companies and workers, and has threatened to withdraw if the countries can’t rework something that’s better for the U.S. South Korea has agreed to renegotiate the pact, which is popularly known as Korus, though no timeframe or specific objectives have been set for talks.