Event Brief
Trump announces $8.4bn oil recovery project with South Korea
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
UPDATED Oct 02, 2026 at 10:09 AM ET
Summary: US President Donald Trump said South Korea’s commitment to invest $200bn in American energy now includes an oil recovery project worth $8.4bn. He said the broader deal would give Seoul lower tariffs in return for the investment.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump announced an $8.4bn oil recovery project as part of a South Korea energy investment deal.
WHEN: Oct 02, 2026 at 9:46 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump said the project is included in South Korea’s $200bn energy investment commitment, with lower tariffs offered in return.
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