(News Focus) S. Korea, U.S. upgrade alliance to comprehensive, strategic partnership with trade, security deals

(3rd LD) S. Korea, U.S. sign MOU on US$350 bln investment pledge under trade deal: ministry

A Korea perspective

US, South Korea unveil details on shipbuilding investment and subs in trade deal

Here’s how the Visa, Mastercard swipe-fee settlement could affect you

Visa-Mastercard propose a 0.1% reduction in fees. Merchants may reject high-fee cards that offer rewards, however 85% of all cards offer "rewards".

Joint Statement on Framework for a United States-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment – The White House

Argentina will recognize the US for cross border data transfers.  Non-tariff barriers will be reduced for US goods. 

Applied Materials' shares drop as stringent US export curbs weigh on China business

South Africa will hand G20 over to US 'empty chair', president says

Trump Readies Tariff Cuts, Trade Deals in Affordability Push

Foodstuffs not grown in the US like coffee and bananas may see tariff reductions as well as citrus and beef 

EU Parliament Votes to Cut ESG Regulations Amid US Pressure

Non tariff barriers inhibit trade 

U.S. to Cut Tariffs on Bananas, Coffee and Other Goods From Four Countries

Beef, coffee, bananas and some apparel in scope for possible reductions if the origin is in Latin America