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White House cites Korean trade deal, Alaska gas project among Trump's fulfilled pledges

WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday highlighted U.S. President Donald Trump's trade agreement with Korea and a Alaska natural gas project involving Seoul among his fulfilled campaign promises, as it touted his achievements on the eve of the U.S. midterm elections. In a press release highlighting policies promised and delivered during Trump's second term, the White House listed 127 campaign…

White House cites Korean trade deal, Alaska gas project among Trump's fulfilled pledges

The White House announced on Monday that President Donald Trump had fulfilled numerous campaign pledges during his second term, as it prepared for the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. According to a press release, the administration identified 127 fulfilled promises, including trade agreements and infrastructure projects. Among the significant achievements highlighted was the successful trade deal with Korea, which the White House emphasized as one of the major U.S. trading partners that benefited from Trump's tariff leverage.

The administration reported a $54 billion agreement between Korea, Taiwan, and Alaska aimed at developing a long-debated natural gas pipeline. The White House asserted that Seoul is committed to the Alaska natural gas project, despite Seoul's lack of confirmation.

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