‘Avoid disaster: Any new leader meeting Trump has foremost in their minds a risk of being ambushed’

US President Donald Trump hosts South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Washington for their first summit meeting after the countries struck a trade deal last month lowering US tariffs on the Asian ally to 15% from a threatened 25%. Alongside trade, US pressure to redefine the decades-long military alliance is set to be a focus, while Trump has said more South Korean investment plans will be announced in addition to a $350 billion package agreed last month. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Eve Irvine welcomes Dr. James D.J. Brown, Author, Professor of Political Science, Temple University Japan.