World Business Report South Korean President meets with Donald Trump at the White House
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Aug 25, 2025 Mayeni Jones, a BBC correspondent based in Johannesburg, joins to discuss the recent meeting between South Korean President and Donald Trump, focusing on potential trade deals amidst political tensions. She also sheds light on dire warnings from the South African government regarding unverified foreign job offers targeting young women. Additionally, the podcast examines the serious environmental issue of fast fashion, spotlighting the harmful effects of textile waste washing up on Ghana's beaches and emphasizing the need for accountability from fashion brands.
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Pragmatism Over Politics
- US–South Korea talks mixed political tension with strong trade incentives, showing pragmatism wins over rhetoric.
- Trump framed deals as wins while Seoul seeks improvements across chips, cars and shipbuilding.
Shipbuilding As Strategic Partnership
- South Korea aims to partner with the US in shipbuilding via joint investments and local facilities.
- The strategy counters China, deepens market access, and could involve up to $150 billion in cooperation.
Prepare Postal Chains For New Duties
- Postal operators and small exporters should prepare for new US duty collection systems and third-party integrations.
- Check approved carriers/third parties and integrate systems quickly to avoid service suspensions and lost deliveries.