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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Shweta Sharma

Trump claims South Korea ‘went crazy’ over defence demand

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  • Donald Trump asserted that South Korea should bear the cost of its own defence, deeming it "very unfair" that the US funds the military protection of prosperous nations.
  • Trump claimed that during his first presidency, he negotiated a deal for South Korea to pay billions of dollars for the upkeep of American troops, a deal he alleges Joe Biden subsequently cancelled.
  • He stated that South Korea initially "went crazy" but agreed to pay $3bn after he sought $10bn for the presence of US forces.
  • South Korea, in response to Trump's latest demands, affirmed its commitment to the existing defence cost-sharing terms previously agreed with the US.
  • Trump's remarks follow his announcement of a 25 per cent import tariff on goods from South Korea and Japan, effective from 1 August.

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Trump insists South Korea pay more for its defence as tariff deadline looms: ‘It’s very unfair’

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