Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Tariff exemption on electronics will go away 'in a month or two': U.S. Commerce Secretary

Tariff exemptions on electronic devices such as smartphones were only temporary and will likely go away in "a month or two," according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

2025-04-13

U.S. commerce chief says Trump to meet Canada, Mexico in middle on tariffs

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Fox Business on Tuesday that President Donald Trump will reach a middle ground with Canada and Mexico on tariffs and an announcement to that effect was expected on Wednesday.

2025-03-05

Trump's commerce secretary nominee accuses Korea and Japan of exploiting America's 'good nature'

U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee for commerce secretary accused Korea and Japan on Wednesday of having "taken advantage of" America's "good nature," stressing the need to work together with the allies to bring their production to the U.S.

2025-01-30

Trump taps Cantor Fitzgerald's Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as his commerce secretary, saying that if confirmed, Lutnick will spearhead the tariff and trade agenda of the incoming administration.

2024-11-20