South Korea's exports likely climbed in July for a second straight month on robust chip sales and frontloading ahead of a U.S. tariff deadline, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday.

We are very busy in the White House today working on Trade Deals. I have spoken to the Leaders of many Countries, all of whom want to make the United States “extremely happy.” I will be meeting with the South Korean Trade Delegation this afternoon.

South Koreas top economic officials are in Washington seeking to finalize a trade agreement with the United States as a deadline looms for steep tariffs. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol joined Industry Minister