A president dismissed concerns about prematurely announcing a South Korean commitment to funding an Alaska natural gas pipeline, insisting negotiations were already underway with representatives present. Officials from South Korea have clarified that discussions on the project remain unresolved, creating a discrepancy between public statements and ongoing talks. The exchange highlights tensions over transparency in high-stakes economic agreements between the two countries. Questions linger over whether the announcement was based on finalized terms or preliminary discussions.
President Trump brushed off questions Friday over whether he jumped the gun in announcing that South Korea would fund a natural gas pipeline in Alaska, which South Korean officials have said is still under discussion. "Well, I didn't jump the gun. I mean, they were there, and they were represented," Trump told reporters before departing...
