South Korea, Donald Trump and tariffs

Trump Puts Spotlight on Korea for ‘Higher-Than-China’ Tariff
President Donald Trump pointed to South Korea as a country with more unfair tariffs against American products than China, while slamming the handing out of subsidies for foreign chipmakers like Samsung Electronics Co.
South Korea acting president orders review into impact of US tariffs
South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok on Wednesday ordered a review into the impact of U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China that came into force this week.
Trump bemoans Korean tariffs, calls for repeal of CHIPS Act
Korea stresses ‘effectively 0% tariff’ on US goods under FTA • Trump lures Korean investments into Alaska LNG project US President Donald Trump said that South Korea’s tariffs are on average four times higher than those of the US,
South Korea groups step up restructuring as US tariff threats loom
Conglomerates are merging or selling business units to streamline operations and raise cash amid trade uncertainty
South Korea and US to form working group on Alaska LNG project, tariffs
South Korea and the United States have agreed to establish a working-level group to discuss a gas pipeline project in Alaska, energy, shipbuilding, tariffs and non-tariff barriers, South Korea's Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun said on Tuesday.
Trump highlights South Korea for imposing tariffs higher than China’s
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized South Korea for imposing more unfair tariffs on American products than China. The President also criticized the country for issuing subsidies to foreign chipmakers like Samsung Electronics Co.
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No, Korea does not have tariffs ‘four times higher’ than US
Trump’s claim is likely pulled from most favored nation tariff figures, which do not apply as the US and South Korea share a free trade agreement ...
K-pop stocks defy South Korea's political, economic woes as well as Trump tariff threats
There is one sector that has offered hope to investors this year. One of South Korea’s largest cultural exports: K-pop.
South Korea's mint is grappling with a gold bar shortage as supply constraints bite
South Korea's state-run mint is grappling with a gold bar shortage amid robust demand for the precious metal. The Korea ...
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Trump eyes Korea for reciprocal tariffs, using LNG and shipbuilding as leverage
Some think that cooperation in the energy and shipbuilding sectors could help Korea convince the US to ease off on trade ...
Asian Countries in the Cross-Hairs of Trump Tariffs
While Trump's tariffs target the three countries to address trade imbalances, nations with the highest trade surpluses with ...
Trump’s tariffs are America’s own worst enemy
The White House reprieve on auto levies shows how self-inflicted damage beats retaliation from trading partners ...
Trump to Pause Auto Tariffs for One Month as Other Levies Continue
The president said he would pause a 25 percent tariff on cars coming from Canada and Mexico under a trade pact for one month, ...
Exclusive-After Trump's Tariffs, Mexico Seeks Asian and European Crude Oil Buyers
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican state company Pemex is in talks with potential buyers in Asia, including China, and Europe, ...
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S. Korea reaffirms effective tariff rate on U.S. imports remains close to zero
The South Korean government on Wednesday reaffirmed the country's average tariff rate on U.S. imports stands at less than 1 ...