KRA South Korean lawmaker reported that the United States is pressuring South Korea to increase its initial $350 billion investment commitment in the U.S., which was part of a bilateral tariff deal. The original agreement included $200 billion in strategic industries and $150 billion in U.S. shipbuilding. During recent negotiations, the U.S. has emphasized three major energy infrastructure projects: a natural gas plant in Texas, a nuclear reactor program, and a natural gas pipeline in Alaska. The lawmaker noted that negotiators are considering whether to fund only two of the three projects or adjust investment amounts, as the total requested exceeds the $200 billion target. The South Korean government is working to finalize discussions and plans to hold a closed-door briefing at the National Assembly before potentially signing an agreement.
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