According to U.S. officials, the Trump administration is planning to sign a new agreement with South Korea aimed at enhancing cooperation between the two countries in the fields of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and 6G communication technology. This agreement is expected to be signed during President Trump's visit to Asia on Wednesday, with Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, representing the United States.

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According to the content of the agreement, both sides will strengthen export controls on artificial intelligence technologies and work to reduce the regulatory burden on technology companies, in order to better manage the storage and use of data across different geographic locations. In addition, the agreement will also involve improving the supply chains for biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, enhancing research security, protecting the development of quantum technologies, and promoting cooperation in space and 6G communication fields.

The Trump administration stated that bilateral cooperation with allies such as South Korea will help redefine America's position as a leader in technology. Kratsios emphasized in a statement that each "Technology Prosperity Agreement" represents a significant opportunity to accelerate scientific discoveries and lead innovation.

However, while technological cooperation is deepening, trade agreement negotiations between the United States and South Korea remain deadlocked. Both sides have not yet reached an agreement on the tariff ceiling for U.S. products imported from South Korea, with the current proposal being to set the tariff ceiling at 15%. This issue is crucial for South Korean auto parts exports, as South Korean automakers face a 25% tariff, while Japanese automakers enjoy a 15% tariff after the Japan-U.S. agreement.

Key points:

🌐 The U.S. and South Korea will sign an agreement focusing on cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and 6G.

📊 The agreement will strengthen export controls on artificial intelligence and reduce the regulatory burden on technology companies.

🤝 The U.S.-South Korea trade agreement remains deadlocked, and both sides have not yet reached an agreement on the tariff ceiling.