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President Donald Trump finalized a sweeping U.S.–South Korea trade agreement today, locking in $350 billion in investments and new tariff terms after a high-stakes meeting with President Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju.
The deal — hailed by Trump as a “historic win for American workers” — includes $200 billion in cash investments and $150 billion in shipbuilding cooperation led by South Korean firms.
Under the revised terms, automobile tariffs will drop to 15%, matching Japan’s rate, while semiconductor duties will remain competitive with Taiwan’s.
Seoul officials said the agreement balances U.S. demands with South Korea’s economic stability — a key milestone in Trump’s Asia tour focused on trade, peace, and American strength abroad.
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đź”” Trump Concludes Historic Tour of Asia
🔥 Trump Discusses Military Deployment in American Cities
Trump Faces GOP Backlash over Brazil Tariffs
âš“ Trump Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Venezuela
🎖 Trump Rallies Troops with Promised Military Pay Raise
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As Trump's Asian trip comes to a close, the president is returning home to address the crisis facing millions of Americans who are affected by the government shutdown. Democrats continue to blame the GOP despite their own resistance to compromise and disregard for the toll it is taking on the country. Trump returns after another diplomatic success, securing billions in trade agreements, building stronger ties with key Asian allies, and advancing his agenda of peace and prosperity throughout the region.
Meanwhile, back home the administration is continuing to evaluate the deployment of military resources to deal with unrest and violence that could threaten American cities. With the likelihood of food stamp benefits expiring on Saturday, the potential for looting and rioting has become an increasing concern, especially for those in vulnerable urban areas. The clock is ticking and regardless of the outcome, Trump is making every effort to ensure law-abiding citizens are protected across the nation.
Check out all the latest developments and more below!
🔥 Trump Discusses Military Deployment in American Cities
President Trump stated that he could deploy U.S. military forces into American cities if necessary, claiming that "the courts wouldn't get involved" in such actions during remarks aboard Air Force One while traveling to South Korea. The president said he would consider using military forces beyond the National Guard if the need arises, adding that such deployments haven't been necessary because "we're doing a great job without that" but emphasizing he's "allowed to do whatever I want" under presidential powers. Trump used San Francisco as an example, describing how federal officials were "all set to go last Saturday" to intervene in the city but held off after local leaders requested a chance to handle problems themselves, adding that federal intervention "would go a lot quicker and it's much more effective." The president highlighted what he described as progress in other parts of the country, claiming Memphis has seen crime drop almost 60 to 70 percent and would be down to "almost no crime" within two or three weeks. Trump's remarks about deploying the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines domestically are likely to draw legal and political concerns from critics who question the extent of presidential authority to use military forces on American soil.
đź“Š Trump Faces GOP Backlash over Brazil Tariffs
Senate Republicans offered a rare rebuke against President Trump's trade strategy as five GOP senators joined all Democrats to advance a resolution ending Trump's use of emergency powers to implement 50 percent tariffs on Brazil with a 52-48 vote. Republican Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul, and Thom Tillis broke ranks despite Vice President JD Vance warning lawmakers during a closed-door lunch not to vote against Trump's tariff usage, arguing that stripping this leverage from the president would be "a huge mistake." Trump initially enacted the steep Brazil tariffs in July using emergency powers, arguing that Brazilian government policies constituted "an unusual and extraordinary threat" to the United States, though Senator Tim Kaine suggested the tariffs were simply done "to back up the president's friend," referring to former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. While the resolution advanced from the Senate, it cannot be taken up in the House until early next year due to a recent Republican rule preventing consideration of tariff legislation until January, meaning the rebuke remains largely symbolic for now. Senator Rand Paul argued that "emergencies are like war, famine, tornado, not liking someone's tariffs is not an emergency," adding that tariffs are essentially import taxes paid by Americans rather than foreign nations, and when asked why more Republicans hadn't joined his tariff opposition, Paul simply answered "fear."
âš“ Trump Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Venezuela
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy's newest and most technologically advanced aircraft carrier, is steaming toward the Caribbean as part of President Trump's escalating war on drug cartels, bringing unprecedented firepower and capabilities to operations near Venezuela. The Ford deployment represents a massive escalation for the Trump administration, which claims it is engaged in a "non-international armed conflict" with drug smugglers and has already conducted more than a dozen strikes against alleged drug boats in the region since August. The carrier is equipped with more than 20 brand-new technologies and key design updates, including an electromagnetic aircraft launch system that replaces traditional steam-powered catapults, allowing for increased air operations with a smaller crew and more aircraft ready for immediate deployment. Defense experts anticipate the Ford will conduct strike operations against narcotics trafficking and manufacturing sites on land while providing close air support for special operations troops, giving Trump additional resources and flexibility to target cartels as he has repeatedly indicated he's considering land operations against Venezuela. The deployment came after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro accused Trump of "fabricating a new eternal war," though the Trump administration refuses to recognize Maduro as a legitimate head of state and instead considers him a drug cartel leader with a $50 million reward for his arrest.
🎖 Trump Rallies Troops with Promised Military Pay Raise
President Trump delivered a rousing speech to U.S. service members aboard the USS George Washington in Japan, announcing support for an across-the-board pay raise for every sailor and service member while celebrating America's renewed military strength and global respect. The president told the troops that America has transformed from "a different country" a year and a half ago into "the most respected country in the world, the hottest country anywhere in the world," crediting military members for the rapid turnaround. Trump emphasized that when it comes to defending the United States, "we're no longer politically correct" and declared that "from now on, if we're in a war, we're going to win the war like nobody ever before," drawing chants of "Trump, Trump, Trump" from the assembled service members. The president joked that if any service members didn't want the proposed pay raise, they could "give back to your country" and let the administration know, though he expressed confidence that Democrats would ultimately approve the plan despite the ongoing government shutdown. Trump was joined by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who thanked both Japanese and American forces for their dedication to protecting regional peace and security, while Trump praised the U.S.-Japan alliance as "one of the most remarkable relationships in the entire world" born from "the ashes of a terrible war" that has grown into a beautiful friendship over eight decades.
After a stop in Japan that culminated in $490 billion in investment commitments, President Trump met with South Korea's leader on Wednesday
đź”” Trump Concludes Historic Tour of Asia đź””
President Trump concluded his comprehensive Asian diplomatic tour in South Korea, securing what he projects will be upwards of $22 trillion in new investments by the end of his first year back in office while simultaneously strengthening critical military and trade partnerships throughout the region. The president met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju, where he received the nation's highest honor, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, along with a replica of a royal crown from the ancient Silla Kingdom in recognition of his prior diplomatic efforts.
Trump announced that his visit to Japan had already yielded roughly $490 billion in investment commitments, while negotiations with South Korea for an additional $350 billion in U.S. investments remained challenging but progressing toward finalization. Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit, Trump described an "economic revolution" underway in the United States and urged business executives not to listen to "small minds with no vision," pledging that all nations involved would benefit from stable partnerships built on reciprocity rather than chronic imbalances.
The president emphasized that he has signed groundbreaking agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, and Japan during his tour, with the South Korean deal expected to be finalized soon. Trump also addressed his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping with confidence, expressing optimism about reaching a productive deal that would benefit both nations while tackling critical issues including fentanyl trafficking, trade policy, and border security. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump stated that China will work with him on stopping the flow of deadly fentanyl into America, calling the drug crisis "tremendous amounts of death" and crediting his policies with reducing illegal drug trafficking by sea by approximately 80 percent.
The president linked the fentanyl crisis directly to border security, noting that under Biden's open border policies, drugs were flowing freely and likely killed 300,000 Americans last year through the southern border alone. Trump also extended an olive branch to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, expressing his willingness to meet and restart diplomatic talks while dangling sanctions relief as a significant incentive, stating that lifting sanctions would be "about as big as you get" as a starting point for negotiations.
The overture came despite North Korea's continued weapons testing and its declaration that nuclear disarmament talks are a nonstarter, with Kim stating he would only meet Trump if the U.S. drops its "hollow obsession with denuclearization." Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed that U.S. policy remains focused on urging Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons, while expressing concern about North Korea's growing relationship with Russia, which has provided troops for the Ukraine war and may be receiving advanced satellite technology in return.
Trump's Asia tour also included a stirring address to U.S. service members aboard the USS George Washington in Japan, where he promoted his administration's "peace through strength" military messaging and announced support for an across-the-board pay raise for every sailor and service member in the armed forces. The president celebrated that America is now "the most respected country in the world" and emphasized that when it comes to defending the United States, "we're no longer politically correct" and will win any war "like nobody ever before." Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a rare earths framework agreement as the U.S. seeks to reduce its reliance on China for critical minerals used in items like cell phones, while Trump announced that the first batch of missiles for Japan's F-35 fighter jets would be delivered ahead of schedule later in the week.
The president concluded his remarks by highlighting that America went "through four bad years, but now America will always be first," citing the U.S. military's unmatched strength and declaring that after 250 years, America remains "first in war, first in peace, first in wealth, first in power, first in science, first in spirit and first in freedom."
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Trump on Tuesday danced with sailors and Navy personnel aboard the USS George Washington.
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