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Trump announces plan to build nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia

President Trump announced an agreement with South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — President Trump announced an agreement with South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine in Philadelphia.

The announcement, made in a social media post, says it would be made at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard, which South Korea bought to boost its business with the U.S. Navy.

President Trump is breaking with tradition in agreeing to share highly sensitive technology with South Korea

The cost is unclear.

President Trump also agreed to lowering tariffs on South Korea.

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