Trump sees Korea ‘inclined’ to open up, but analysts doubt quick deal

Korea has appeared “inclined” to “open up” in recent trade talks, President Trump said on Tuesday, raising the possibility that the country could secure a tariff rate lower than the 25 percent he has threatened to impose on its exports, though analysts say there are steep hurdles to negotiating such a deal before the administration’s Aug. 1 deadline. Speaking to reporters July 15 on the tarmac at Joint Base Andrews, Trump contrasted Korea’s position in the ongoing talks with what...