Trump to begin 'immediate' tariff negotiations with Korea, acting president says
Published: 14 Apr. 2025, 15:28
![Acting President Han Duck-soo speaks at a meeting for economic security at the Prime Minister's residence in Samcheong-dong, Jongno District in central Seoul on April 14. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2025/04/14/f7ea73d1-b995-464e-b04d-4df6d9aff66c.jpg)
Acting President Han Duck-soo speaks at a meeting for economic security at the Prime Minister's residence in Samcheong-dong, Jongno District in central Seoul on April 14. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]
Acting President Han Duck-soo said Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump had “apparently” instructed his administration to conduct immediate tariff negotiations with Korea, Japan and India.
Han made the remark during a meeting with government officials and large business executives, referring to Trump's actions a phone call with Han last week.
Han also said he expects the two countries to discuss cooperation on a liquefied natural gas project in Alaska over video call “in the next one or two days.”
Yonhap
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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