South Korea says the country’s $350 billion investment pledge that's part of the US trade deal is largely structured as loan guarantees rather than direct capital injections, as it seeks to ease concerns over the scale and risks of the agreement https://t.co/ag6EebGF28 ...

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s popularity rose after a last-minute trade deal with the US, which set tariffs on most Korean exports at 15%, on par with regional rival Japan and among the lowest in Asia. https://t.co/Gv3lslDYs7 ...

Trade Agreement Assessment - The US-Japan trade deal is considered "win-win" for both countries [1] - Implementing the trade deal's terms may be more challenging than reaching the agreement itself [1]

The EU’s critics ignore the fact that its problems run deeper than a single trade deal https://t.co/qkvFMqynyM ...

Trade Agreement Analysis - The European Commission's trade deal with Donald Trump is facing criticism in European capitals [1] - The report argues that the deal is not as disastrous as its detractors suggest [1]

From @WSJopinion: Is there something more than a trade deal afoot? There’s some reason to think President Trump is hunting a larger diplomatic breakthrough to pull China from supporting Russia https://t.co/paSR70jLti ...

Trade Relations - A trade deal requires the US president's personal approval to be finalized [1] - Switzerland's experience highlights the importance of direct presidential involvement in trade negotiations [1]

Trade Agreement Highlights - The EU agreed to a 15% across-the-board tariff [1] - The EU agreed to purchase hundreds of billions of US dollars in US military equipment [1] - The EU agreed to make $600 billion in investments in the United States [1] - The EU agreed to buy $750 billion of US energy [2] Market Impact & Investment Opportunities - The trade deal is anticipated to bring clarity to the market, boosting investor confidence [2] - The deal is expected to drive asset prices higher [2] - The deal is a catalyst that could send stocks, Bitcoin, and gold higher [3]

Trade Policy & Tariffs - President Trump signed an executive order announcing new tariffs ranging from 10% to 41%, scheduled to take effect on August 7th [1] - Canada was hit with a 35% tariff on imports [2] - Talks with China continue with an August 12th deadline approaching, and a 90-day extension was announced for Mexico [1] - The market is experiencing uncertainty around tariff rates, impacting business investment and hiring decisions [17][20][21] Economic Impact - GDP growth was trending north of 2% before Trump took office and the trade war, but is now around 1% for the first half of the year [9] - The economy is showing signs of slower growth and higher prices, potentially leading to stagflation [10] - Tariffs are being passed through to consumer prices, affecting furniture, toys, apparel, and electronics [14] - Businesses are sitting on their hands in terms of investment and hiring due to uncertainty [20][21] Political Considerations - There is a perception that the economy is doing well, partly because earlier predictions of economic collapse due to tariffs did not materialize [5] - Democrats should focus on how tariffs contradict Trump's promise to lower costs [6] - The chaotic trade war is not resolved and further negotiations are expected [22]

Lawmakers have introduced bills targeting China, a reminder of Capitol Hill’s deep-seated desire to punish Beijing over human rights even as President Trump gives priority to a trade deal https://t.co/QrMHzPoULD ...