知情人士透露，部分北美汽车行业官员认为，无论选择哪种方案，都比目前美国对加拿大汽车征收的25%关税有所改善，因为日本、韩国和欧盟的汽车关税税率仅为15%。

U.S. Central Command said on Aug. 17 it had forced 64 merchant vessels attempting to breach the blockade to divert, rendered three non‑compliant ships inoperable, and boarded and inspected two vessels to ensure compliance with requirements.

South Korea's Blue House said on the 17th it expects relations between US and North Korean leaders could develop into a "meaningful" dialogue, paving the way for talks to advance peninsula peace and stability. Seoul said it will carry out necessary diplomatic efforts in close coordination with Washington. The office noted President Trump’s earlier social-media posts and said Seoul and Washington have maintained close coordination on joint military drills.