The top diplomats of South Korea and the United States are set to hold talks in Washington on Thursday (U.S. time), following a tariff agreement between the two countries and the announcement of a planned summit between their leaders.

On July 29, local time, U.S. President Donald Trump cast doubt on the imminent conclusion of tariff negotiations with South Korea. Speaking to reporters upon his return to the White House from a trip to Scotland,

US President Donald Trump said that the United States will impose a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea, as he touted a "full and complete trade deal" between both countries.