Seoul will take a close look at the terms of a U.S.-Japan trade deal, South Korea's industry minister said on Wednesday, holding out the prospect of greater cooperation in the energy and industrial sectors ahead of key trade talks in Washington.

South Korea pledged to invest $350 billion in the U.S., as well as to lower tariff barriers, as part of the deal.

President Trump said that the US is investigating furniture imports and will impose a tariff on the products once the probe is complete. "Furniture coming from other Countries into the United States will be Tariffed at a Rate yet to be determined,