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Trump Says South Korea Deal Includes $8.4 Billion U.S. Oil Project

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President Donald Trump said Friday that South Korea’s investment agreement with the United States now includes $8.4 billion for an enhanced oil recovery project. Seoul says it agreed to no such thing. “The Republic of Korea Deal keeps getting BETTER! 8.

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  1. Just the News

    Trump announces South Korea trade deal to include $8.4B for oil recovery (opens Just the News)

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    Since returning to the White House, Trump has attempted a comprehensive overhaul of global trade relations in a bid to improve American standing.

  2. Quartz

    Trump claims South Korea deal includes $8.4 billion oil recovery project. Seoul disagrees. (opens Quartz)

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    A South Korean industry ministry official said the enhanced oil recovery project was not part of the trade agreement between the two countries

  3. Oil Price

    Trump Says South Korea Deal Includes $8.4 Billion U.S. Oil Project (opens Oil Price)

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    President Donald Trump said Friday that South Korea’s investment agreement with the United States now includes $8.4 billion for an enhanced oil recovery project. Seoul says it agreed to no such thing. “The Republic of Korea Deal keeps getting BETTER! 8.