South Korea’s exports unexpectedly expanded for a third consecutive month in April, even as President Trump’s sweeping tariffs have started to hurt international trade.

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has "potential" trade deals with India, South Korea and Japan as he seeks to convert his tariff policy into trade agreements. At a town hall on the NewsNation television network,

Trump stated there is a good chance for trade deals with China, India, South Korea, and Japan, noting the U.S. is benefiting from tariffs and he is not in a hurry to finalize these agreements.