Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is signaling a potential shift in relations with the United States, saying he is open to direct talks with President Donald Trump on drug trafficking, oil investment, and migration. In a new interview, Maduro describes the U.S. as a “brother nation” and says American energy companies are welcome to invest in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, pointing to Chevron as a working example.

A major breakthrough in U.S.-South Korea trade relations has been announced following intense discussions at the APEC Summit in San Francisco. Both sides reached an understanding to slash U.S. auto tariffs on South Korean imports from 25&#37 to 15&#37, marking a significant shift in Washington’s trade policy. Lee Jae Myung’s top aide confirmed the development, stating that Seoul will invest nearly $350 billion in the United States, including $200 billion in cash commitments and $150 billion toward shipbuilding and industrial cooperation. WATCH