South Korea’s Exports Contract

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 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.
South Korea’s Exports Contract as Trump’s Tariff Threat Looms
South Korea’s exports contracted in February in another worrying sign for the trade-reliant economy at a time when officials are scrambling to engage the US in hopes of averting a hit from Donald Trump’s tariff campaign.
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.
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South Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun has filed a request with the U.S. government to exclude South Korea from its new tariff plans while discussing expanding bilateral cooperation in various fields,
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