Officials from both the U.S. and South Korea said they’ve reached an agreement in principle on trade and tariffs, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Sunday the two countries agreed to revise and extend the six-year-old Free Trade Deal, known as Korus. Under the deal’s new terms, he claims South Korea will reduce its steel exports to the U.S. while both countries will keep the existing tariff concessions.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin claims the Trump administration’s push for free and fair trade will mean long term success for the economy. During an interview Sunday, Mnuchin pushed back on criticism of the newly announced tariffs on China, saying the objective is to decrease the trade deficit.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Trump for stripping U.S. funding to the Palestinian Authority, after claims the money was used to fund terror groups. At cabinet meeting Sunday, Netanyahu applauded the signing of the Taylor Force Act, which was part of the omnibus spending bill signed Friday.
White House Counselor Kellyanne Conway calls out Democrats, accusing them of political posturing in regards to DACA. During an interview Saturday, Conway suggested lawmakers on the left are using the Obama-era program as a political tool and do not actually want to help so-called Dreamers.
The President touts the amount of funding his administration has secured for the military. On Sunday morning, President Trump referenced the last two spending packages he approved, each securing $700 hundred billion or more in military spending.
The White House is considering a range of options against Russia in response to the poisoning of a former spy in the UK. The administration declined to say whether it would follow Britain’s example Saturday, by expelling Russian diplomats. Earlier this week, the UK expelled nearly two dozen Russian diplomats in response to the poisoning.
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham praised President Trump’s choice for national security adviser. During an interview Sunday, Graham said John Bolton has a world view that will help the President make the U.S. safer. He pointed to his stance on north Korea’s threats and the desire to dismantle the Iran nuclear deal.
The president is set to travel to Ohio next week to promote his administration’s plan to address the nation’s crumbling infrastructure.
North Korea agrees to hold high level-talks with its southern neighbor later this month.