Trump, Lee Discuss US‑China Summit Outcomes
Get the Geopolitics newsletter
Daily geopolitics — wars, elections, sanctions, the diplomatic moves that move markets. Free.
- Lee Jae Myung and Donald Trump held a phone call on May 17 to discuss the US‑China summit.
- Donald Trump briefed Lee on his meeting with Xi Jinping, covering US‑China relations, trade agreements, Korean affairs and the Middle‑East situation.
- Lee Jae Myung said Trump and Xi had constructive talks on the Korean Peninsula and stressed that stable US‑China ties are essential for regional peace.
- Donald Trump pledged to work closely with South Korea to promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.
- Lee Jae Myung and Trump also discussed the smooth implementation of the bilateral trade deal signed last year.
Why it matters: South Korean firms gain a firm U.S. pledge to Korean Peninsula stability, lowering conflict risk and encouraging investment, while the United States secures a cooperative China stance to sustain regional trade and diplomatic balance.
