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flag U.S. and South Korea near trade deal with $350B investment, pending agreement on payment terms ahead of APEC summit.

flag South Korea and the U.S. are nearing a trade agreement ahead of the October 2025 APEC summit, with progress made on a proposed $350 billion investment package. flag While disagreements remain over payment terms—particularly the U.S. demand for upfront cash versus South Korea’s preference for loans and guarantees—the U.S. has acknowledged concerns about foreign exchange stability. flag Both sides aim to finalize the deal before President Trump’s expected visit to Seoul during the summit.

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