South Korea Credits 'Make America Shipbuilding Great Again' for Trade Deal, Forms Shipbuilders' Task Force for U.S. Investment

South Korea and the United States have reached a trade deal significantly influenced by the "Make America Shipbuilding Great Again" initiative. South Korean officials, including the top negotiator and the Minister, have credited this shipbuilding proposal as a key factor in finalizing the agreement. The initiative aims to revitalize the U.S. shipbuilding industry and was instrumental in securing the trade deal between the two countries. Following the agreement, major South Korean shipbuilders have formed a joint task force to support a large-scale U.S. investment project related to shipbuilding. This development comes amid broader geopolitical tensions, with South Korea navigating complex choices amid the ongoing U.S.-China rivalry and seeking to transform the global shipbuilding landscape.