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Senior Seoul trade official departs for U.S. to discuss Trump tariffs


Published on 2025-02-16 22:20:49 - MSN
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  • South Korea's deputy trade minister departed for Washington on Monday to hold talks pertaining to new U.S. tariffs and related trade policies under President Donald Trump, his office said. Deputy Minister of Trade Park Jong-won will meet with officials from the U.

A senior trade official from Seoul, South Korea, has traveled to the United States to engage in discussions regarding the potential reimposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum by former President Donald Trump. This visit comes in the wake of Trump's recent comments suggesting he would consider imposing a 10% tariff on all imports if he were to return to office. The official's agenda includes addressing these tariff concerns, which could significantly impact South Korea's steel and aluminum exports to the U.S. The talks are crucial as they aim to mitigate any adverse effects on bilateral trade relations and to seek clarity on U.S. trade policies that could affect global trade dynamics.

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