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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.

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[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 41 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Donald Trump out there repairing international relationships in months that have been on the rocks for the last millennium.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 24 points 4 months ago (1 children)

He’ll be remembered as the man who united the world…against the US. Lol

What’s the over/under on trade shifting to the Renminbi before his term is through?

He’ll be remembered as the man who united the world…against the US. Lol

i've had this talk with a close colleague yesterday... they said something along the lines of "war is the father of all things, it brings progress",

and i replied: " well, if the US starts a war, it might well bring progress alright, but that progress would likely be to get rid of the tyrant that the US has become."

[–] gandalf_der_12te@discuss.tchncs.de 13 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months 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.

[–] engene@lemmy.ca 3 points 4 months ago

Regional cooperation is necessary and should be a priority for trade. If only Canada had something similar - a strong country next door we can rely on 🤨 #elbowsup 💪🏼