U.S. President Trump's announcement of a tariff agreement with South Korea, along with his remarks that the market for American cars and trucks will be opened, is drawing attention. On July 30th, President Trump announced on social media that South Korea has agreed to fully open its trade with the United States,

US President Donald Trump has now imposed a 15% import tax on South Korean goods traded between Seoul and Washington. It's less than the 25% levy that Trump had threatened, but many consumers are not taking any chances.

The author imagines a conversation between the presidents of the United States and South Korea at their upcoming summit that addresses issues in the alliance.