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Trump Backs Third Summit With Kim, Says Relations Very Good

  • Kim gives U.S. until year end to strike a nuclear agreement
  • New powers granted by Kim to officials involved in U.S. talks
Donald Trump with Kim Jong Un in Hanoi on Feb. 27.Photographer: Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
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President Donald Trump said relations with Kim Jong Un remain “very good” and he opened the door Saturday for a third summit, hours after the North Korean leader said he’s willing to meet as long as the U.S. offers acceptable terms for a deal by year end.

“I agree with Kim Jong Un of North Korea that our personal relationship remains very good, perhaps the term excellent would be even more accurate,” Trump said Saturday in a tweet. “A third Summit would be good in that we fully understand where we each stand.”