Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Amcham forum emphasizes U.S. desire for Korean partnership on $44 billion Alaska LNG project

With Korea’s tariff negotiations with the United States nearing a critical juncture, U.S. officials are again calling for Korea to take a more proactive role in its Alaska liquefied natural gas project ahead of talks slated for next week.

2025-04-18

Revised port fee plan shields some U.S. exporters, vessel owners

The Donald Trump administration on Thursday shielded domestic exporters and vessel owners servicing the Great Lakes, the Caribbean and U.S. territories from port fees in a new notice by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

2025-04-18

Seoul braces for all-in-one push by Trump in 'prisoner's dilemma' negotiations

Korea is strategizing its approach to talks with the White House next week based on the few details trickling out about the Japan-U.S. talks, which threw a defense-related curveball that sent Tokyo scrambling.

2025-04-17

Negotiations over tariffs, Alaska LNG project to begin next week, U.S. treasury secretary says

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced trade talks with Korea, linking tariffs and defense costs, as Korea considers investment in Alaska LNG project.

2025-04-17

Trump to attend U.S.-Japan tariff negotiations in person

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will personally attend high-level tariff negotiations between the United States and Japan on Wednesday, marking the first time he has announced he will participate in such talks in person.

2025-04-16

Korean officials to travel to U.S. for crucial trade, tariff discussions

Korea’s top finance and trade officials are expected to visit the United States next week for high-level discussions on tariffs and trade policy.

2025-04-16

Tariff wars to hit popular U.S.-made drugs in China, regulator data shows

Popular Western medicines for diseases including cancer and diabetes have been caught in the escalating U.S.-China trade war, a Reuters review of Chinese regulator data showed.

2025-04-15

Negotiations with White House may require tariff-defense 'package deal'

Seoul may have to bundle defense costs with tariff reprieve in its negotiations with the White House next week.

2025-04-15

Global tariff conflicts prompt calls for Korea-U.S. sector collaboration

Amid escalating global tariff conflicts, experts from Korea and the United States have recommended expanding bilateral cooperation in sectors such as shipbuilding, energy and artificial intelligence.

2025-04-15

Will a flip-flopping Trump scrap his upcoming auto tariff?

President Donald Trump is considering a temporary exemption from tariffs on auto parts to assist U.S. carmakers transitioning supply chains, suggesting possible delays in tariffs extensions.

2025-04-15