The shift in US-South Korea ties during the Trump era
According to a Modern Diplomacy report, the relationship between the US and South Korea took on a more transactional and budget-oriented tone during Donald Trump's presidency. Throughout his initial term, Trump frequently challenged the expense of keeping American military forces in South Korea, claiming that Seoul was not contributing enough financially. His first administration also pushed for a revision of the bilateral free trade agreement, while his second term saw an agreement for a 15% tariff in exchange for South Korean investments.
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