South Korea, Donald Trump and Tariffs

South Korea tries to free itself from tariffs of Trump administration
The South Korean government held talks with representatives of the administration of US President Donald Trump. Seoul is requesting the removal of tariffs on steel and aluminum for its industry, reports Reuters.
South Korea's Industry Minister Seeks Exemption From Trump's Tariffs
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's industry minister requested a tariff exemption in talks with the U.S. administration, Seoul's industry ministry said on Saturday, as Washington moves forward with plans to impose new tariffs.
South Korea requests US exclude Seoul from new tariff plan
Request made by South Korean industry minister in meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Washington, DC - Anadolu Ajansı
South Korean minister heads to Washington seeking exemption from Trump tariffs
South Korea's Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun will travel to Washington D.C. from Wednesday through to Friday to press again for an exemption from U.S. steel tariffs and discuss ways to boost cooperation in energy and shipbuilding,
South Korea Seeks U.S. Tariff Exemption Amid Trade Tensions
South Koreas industry minister, Ahn Duk-geun, has urged the U.S. to grant tariff exemptions during trade talks in Washington, as the Biden administration moves forward with new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum.
South Korea Seeks Exemption from US Tariffs
South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed tariffs, investments, and forex policies. Choi urged Washington to consider South Korea's economic contributions amid concerns over U.
South Korea exports barely grow in February as Trump's tariffs weigh
South Korea's exports barely grew in February, missing market expectations, with demand in key markets hurt amid a global trade war triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Outbound shipments from Asia's fourth-largest economy stood at $52.
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