China, Japan, and South Korea agree to boost free trade in response to US tariffs
China, Japan, and South Korea have reached an agreement to strengthen free trade in response to US tariff policy, joining forces despite their historical differences.
In an unexpected turn in Asian geopolitics, China, Japan, and South Korea have decided to join forces to strengthen free trade, in a clear response to the tariff policy promoted by the United States under Donald Trump.
The agreement, announced after a trilateral summit held in Seoul, seeks to consolidate trade between the three main East Asian economies and counteract the effects of rising US tariffs on their exports.
Strategic union in the face of US trade pressure
Despite their historical differences and diplomatic tensions, the three countries have found common ground in their interest in ensuring the stability of regional trade and protecting their industries from Washington's protectionist measures.
"It is time for Asia to take the initiative and defend economic globalization," declared the Japanese prime minister, highlighting the importance of reducing dependence on external markets and strengthening intra-Asian trade.
Trump, the catalyst for an unlikely alliance
The Donald Trump administration, which has promoted a trade strategy based on tariffs and import restrictions, has achieved what few expected: uniting two of its greatest allies in Asia (Japan and South Korea) with its main geopolitical competitor (China).
This agreement reinforces the idea that US trade policies are generating new economic blocs seeking alternatives to trade with Washington.
Global implications
The pact between China, Japan, and South Korea not only strengthens their economic cooperation but also represents a direct challenge to US influence in the region.
Experts warn that this move could accelerate Asian economic integration and strengthen China's position as the main trading player in the region.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration has not commented on the agreement, but Washington is expected to react to this new trade alliance in Asia in the coming days.
We will continue to report on the effects of this agreement on the global economy.
China, Japón y Corea del Sur acuerdan impulsar el libre comercio en respuesta por la política arancelaria de Estados Unidos.
Donald Trump logro lo imposible, que sus 2 grandes y principales aliados de Asia, y su mas grande enemigo y potencia mundial se unieran. pic.twitter.com/typkVpI8VW — Vision País Chile ???? (@visionpaischile) March 31, 2025
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