President Trump agrees to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong-un

President Trump agrees to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un Speaking just outside the White House's West Wing last night, South Korean National Security Advisor Chung Eui-Yong delivered news that President Donald J. Trump's maximum pressure policy—together with international solidarity driven by American leadership—had brought the North Korea situation to an important juncture "Today, I had the privilege of briefing President Trump on my recent visit to Pyongyang, North Korea," Chung said. "In our meeting, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said he is committed to denuclearization. Kim pledged that North Korea will refrain from any further nuclear or missile tests. He understands that the routine joint military exercises between the Republic of Korea and the United States must continue." Kim also expressed his eagerness to meet President Trump "as soon as possible." The President said he would meet Kim Jong-un by May to achieve permanent denuclearization. "Great progress being made but sanctions will remain until an agreement is reached. Meeting being planned!," President Trump tweeted last night. Read the full statement by Chung about North Korea. Protecting American steel and aluminum President Donald J. Trump is addressing unfair trade practices in the steel and aluminum industries by putting in place a 25 percent tariff on steel imports and 10 percent tariff on aluminum imports. "Economic vitality, growth, and prosperity at home is absolutely necessary for American power and influence abroad," the President says. "A Nation that does not protect prosperity at home cannot protect its interests abroad." A few key details about these Proclamations: Tariffs on steel and aluminum are anticipated to reduce imports to levels needed for these American industries to achieve long-term viability. The strengthening of the U.S. domestic steel and aluminum industries will reduce our reliance on foreign producers. President Trump is welcoming any country with which we have a security relationship to discuss alternative ways to address these concerns. Learn more about how President Trump is addressing unfair trade practices. Go deeper: The President will protect national security from the effects of unfair trade. Closing the 'digital gender gap' The revolution in information technology over the past few decades has often been called a "great equalizer." Yet just as the impact from digital technology is accelerating, far too many women are being left behind. According to USAID, more than a billion and a half women in low- and middle-income countries today still do not own mobile phones. Yesterday, as the world recognized International Women's Day, Ivanka Trump joined with USAID Administrator Mark Green to launch USAID's next women's empowerment initiative, the WomenConnect Challenge. The initiative is a global call for solutions designed to close the gender digital divide, with USAID identifying and testing promising pilot approaches. "Through closing the digital gender gap, women can help pull their families out of extreme poverty and serve as active participants and leaders in their societies," USAID says. Learn more about the WomenConnect Challenge and the Trump Administration's work to empower women. Photo of the Day President Donald J. Trump signs the Section 232 Proclamations on Steel and Aluminum Imports | March 8, 2018 (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian) POTUS TODAY This morning, President Trump will receive his daily intelligence briefing. In the afternoon, Vice President Mike Pence will deliver keynote remarks at an America First Policies "Tax Cuts to Put America First" event.