Navigating Tariffs and Trade Uncertainty: South Korea’s Next Moves


Navigating Tariffs and Trade Uncertainty: South Korea’s Next Moves
Featured image: Gwangjang Market – Shot by Crystal Jo

By Don Southerton

As in Branding in Asia

As U.S. tariff threats mount, South Korea’s key industries brace for impact, navigating shifting trade policies and economic uncertainty, writes Don Southerton.

When examining trade between nations, 2025 is particularly worrisome. Recent concerns are widespread. Specifically, the Trump administration’s threats of tariffs against countries like South Korea emphasize that there will be no exceptions, even with a Free Trade Agreement revised under Trump 1.0.

Newly appointed President Trump announced that he will introduce a 25% tariff on autos, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor chips.

More immediately, levies on automobiles could be coming as soon as April 2.

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