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China, South Korea, Japan Launch Urgent Trade Talks

3/30/2025

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In a significant move towards economic collaboration, China, South Korea, and Japan convened their first trade talks in five years in Seoul. With U.S. tariff threats looming, the ministers committed to fast-tracking a trilateral free trade agreement, underscoring the urgency for a stable trade landscape. Their next meeting is set for Japan, promising further progress.

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In a significant move towards economic collaboration, China, South Korea, and Japan convened their first trade talks in five years in Seoul. With U.S. tariff threats looming, the ministers committed to fast-tracking a trilateral free trade agreement, underscoring the urgency for a stable trade landscape. Their next meeting is set for Japan, promising further progress.