Trump Claims 'Big Win' on China Trade Deal During Asia Trip

President Trump Claims 'Big Win' in China Trade Deal During Asia Trip

President Donald Trump has declared significant progress in trade negotiations with China during his Asia tour. On October 31, 2025, after attending the APEC summit, President Trump, upon returning from South Korea, expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of his trip. He particularly emphasized the substantial advancements made in improving trade relations with China. Following a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that the deal would bring a 'big win' for the United States, adding that specific details would be announced later. The outcome of these negotiations is expected to positively impact U.S. economic growth and job creation, and contribute to the stabilization of U.S.-China relations. President Trump's Asia tour is being assessed as playing a crucial role not only in achieving economic gains but also in strengthening ties with allies and enhancing regional security cooperation. Analysts suggest that President Trump focused on reaffirming America's international standing and bolstering global leadership through this trip. Throughout his Asia tour, President Trump actively pursued a resolution to the North Korean issue. In particular, he demonstrated his commitment to advancing the Korean Peninsula peace process by attempting to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his visit to South Korea. President Trump referred to North Korea as a 'nuclear power' and made statements suggesting indefinite rule for the Kim Jong-un regime. This is interpreted as a demonstration of his willingness to seek solutions through dialogue and negotiation with North Korea, based on a realistic understanding of North Korea's nuclear capabilities. In the past, President Trump and Kim Jong-un held a historic meeting on June 30, 2019, when they crossed the military demarcation line in Panmunjom. However, North Korea heightened tensions by firing a surface-to-ship cruise missile into the sea on Tuesday, the day before President Trump's visit to South Korea. Despite these circumstances, President Trump showed that he was not letting go of the thread of dialogue and was working to improve relations with North Korea. The Bank of Korea estimated North Korea's economic growth rate last year at 3.7%. This is an indicator that shows the North Korean economy is continuing to grow to a limited extent despite sanctions, suggesting that multifaceted efforts are needed to induce North Korea's opening and reform. On October 30, 2025, President Trump caused a stir in the international community by asserting that the United States should resume nuclear weapons testing. Citing the resumption of nuclear testing activities by other countries, President Trump emphasized this as an inevitable measure to strengthen America's nuclear deterrent. He indicated the possibility of resuming nuclear testing by stating that the U.S. has a 'testing site' and that potential test plans would be announced soon. President Trump mentioned Russia and China, claiming 'it seems like they're all doing nuclear testing,' expressing concerns about the escalation of nuclear competition. He also clarified his intention to resume nuclear testing by posting on Truth Social that he instructed the 'Department of War' to begin nuclear weapons testing on an equal footing. The United States has not conducted nuclear tests since September 23, 1992, and China is known to have not conducted nuclear tests since 1996. The most recent international nuclear test was conducted by North Korea in 2017. President Trump's advocacy for resuming nuclear testing raises concerns that it could undermine nuclear disarmament efforts and intensify international nuclear proliferation competition. President Trump and President Xi Jinping departed from Gimhae International Airport in Busan on October 30, 2025, after holding bilateral talks. This meeting is expected to be an important opportunity to gauge the future of U.S.-China relations, and attention is focused on whether the two countries can build a relationship in which cooperation and competition coexist in various fields such as economy, security, and diplomacy. In particular, the results of the trade negotiations with China that President Trump obtained through this Asia tour are expected to have a positive impact on the stable development of U.S.-China relations in the future. However, President Trump's advocacy for resuming nuclear testing has the potential to act as a new variable in U.S.-China relations, and there are concerns that it could intensify conflict between the two countries. Therefore, in the future, the U.S. and China need to continue constructive dialogue based on mutual respect and understanding, and show a willingness to work together to resolve global issues. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will need to carefully analyze the results of President Trump's Asia tour and seek ways to maximize South Korea's national interests.