亚洲盟友“大反水”？承诺对美数千亿美元投资后，日韩开始反悔

Group 1 - The U.S. President Trump faces new obstacles in securing significant investment commitments from Asian allies, as South Korea describes Washington's terms as unrealistic, and a Japanese political leader hints at a potential re-evaluation of the agreement [1] - South Korea's National Security Office Chief, Suh Hoon, stated that the country cannot afford to pay $350 billion in cash, emphasizing that this is not a negotiable position [1] - The investment commitment of $350 billion from South Korea is part of a broader trade agreement that includes reducing U.S. tariffs from 25% to 15%, but there are still disagreements on how to structure this commitment [1] Group 2 - Japan has also expressed caution regarding its $550 billion investment fund, with a leading political competitor suggesting a possible renegotiation if the agreement does not align with Japan's interests [2] - U.S. Commerce Secretary Ross has indicated that Washington prefers cash investments over loans, prompting South Korea to explore alternative solutions ahead of the APEC summit [2] - The South Korean Finance Minister has concluded discussions with the U.S. regarding foreign exchange issues and will soon announce details related to this matter [2] Group 3 - A memorandum of understanding signed earlier this month stipulates that Japan must raise funds within 45 working days once Trump selects investment projects, with funds to be deposited in U.S.-designated accounts [3] - Japan's Chief Trade Negotiator, Akira Amari, argued that the organizations responsible for funding these investments will not finance projects that do not benefit Japan, indicating that only 1-2% of the $550 billion mechanism represents actual investments [3] - The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to vote on its next leader, with key candidates needing to confront Trump regarding the implementation of the trade agreement [3]