Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Trump Clarifies Purpose of South Korea Visit Amid Trade Dispute
Imagine you are visiting your grandma in one town, but your neighbor who lives far away also has a grandma in the same town.
Donald Trump, the leader of America, went to visit South Korea.
While he was there, he wrote on his internet page that he didn't go to South Korea to see his neighbor Canada.
This was because America and Canada were having some arguments about trading things.
Trump wanted to make it clear that his trip was for talking with South Korea and China, not for dealing with Canada.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated he did not come to South Korea to see Canada.
Trump made the statement on his social media site, Truth Social.
The post was made on Wednesday, shortly after his arrival in Gyeongju, South Korea.
The statement comes amid an ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada.
Trump indicated his visit was for talks with leaders of South Korea and China.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump
- What
- Stated he did not travel to South Korea to 'see Canada'
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Truth Social (post) / South Korea (visit)
- Why
- Amid an ongoing trade spat with Canada
- U.S. President
- Donald Trump
- Location of Statement
- Truth Social
- Date of Statement
- Wednesday
- Destination
- South Korea
- City of Arrival
- Gyeongju