South Korea, Trump and Steel Tariffs

Trump tariff effect: South Korea think tank lowers growth projection again
The Korea Development Institute now forecasts South Korea’s GDP to grow by 1.6% in 2025, down 0.4 percentage points from its prior projection given in November
South Korea can negotiate with US on tariffs, acting president says
South Korea's Acting President Choi Sang-mok said on Thursday the country should be able to negotiate with the administration of President Donald Trump on tariffs as its investment in the United States is sizeable.
South Korea Trade Minister Says Trump Steel Tariffs to Hit Companies' Profits
He said, however, the tariffs may offer opportunities for Korean companies to find new export markets. South Korea will "actively consider" whether there is room for negotiation on the tariffs with the United States,
S. Korean think tank lowers growth forecast
South Korea's top economic think tank slashed its growth forecast for the country's economy for the second time in four months on Tuesday, expressing concern about the effects of U.S. President Donald Trump's expanding tariffs.
South Korean free trade pact could limit impact of reciprocal Trump tariffs, economists say
South Korea's free trade agreement with the United States could help mitigate its exposure to reciprocal tariffs threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump, economists at two major investment banks have said.
Korea’s steel industry could buckle under Trump’s tariff war
Trump’s announcement of universal tariffs on steel and aluminum appears certain to deal a blow to its steel exports to the US
South Korea: Trump signs 25% tariff on aluminum and steel imports
United States President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Monday to impose a 25% tariff on aluminum and steel imports. "This is a big deal, the beginning of making America rich again," the president said from the Oval Office after signing the order,
South Korea to seek talks with US after Trump announces steel tariffs
South Korea's acting President Choi Sang-mok on Tuesday said his government would seek talks with the U.S. administration about Washington's 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to reflect the interests of its companies.
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