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Trump company took $2 million from investor tied to Korean firm facing US tariffs

Trump’s disclosure describes the payment only as a “letter of intent” and “nonrefundable development fee.”

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Jul 17, 2026
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President Donald Trump’s holding company accepted a $2 million payment last year from the lead investor in a South Korean aluminum company contesting penalties before his Commerce Department, his latest financial disclosure shows.

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Trump’s disclosure reportedly describes the payment only as a “letter of intent” and “n…

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