Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Seoul races to seal 'July package' before tariff exemption ends

The Lee Jae Myung administration is spurring its tariff negotiations with the United States as the July 8 deadline for the so-called "July package" fast approaches, with the recent U.S. strikes in Iran complicating the global environment.

2025-06-23

Trump's trade barrier claims for automakers clash with Korea’s revised laws

U.S. President Donald Trump took aim at Korean regulations for foreign vehicles, labeling them "trade barriers." The only problem? They don't seem to bother the automakers.

2025-05-19

U.S. trade representative arrives in Korea for APEC trade ministers' meeting

U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer arrived in Korea on Wednesday evening to meet with trade ministers at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting and later sit down for a meeting with Seoul's trade chief this week.

2025-05-14

U.S. trade representative calls Korea 'very forward-leaning,' going 'in right direction' amid talks

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Wednesday Korea is “very forward-leaning” and going “in the right direction,” as Seoul and Washington are set to hold working-level trade talks this week.

2025-05-01

Senate approves Trump's pick for USTR

The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), a position that will lead negotiations over tariffs and other issues with the United States' trading partners.

2025-02-27

Trump's USTR nominee warns Korea and others against regulating U.S. tech firms

President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) warned Korea and other countries Thursday against taking regulatory measures that would negatively affect American online technology firms, saying that "it won't be tolerated."

2025-02-07

Korea, U.S. agree to continue consultations over Inflation Reduction Act

Korea and the United States have agreed to continue close consultations to seek solutions regarding a new U.S. law that excludes electric vehicles assembled outside of North America from tax incentives, Seoul's trade ministry said Thursday.

2022-10-20

Korea, U.S. trade heads meet to discuss supply chains, steel tariffs

Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai met in Seoul on Friday to discuss supply chains and steel tariffs. “They agreed to strengthen the bilateral strategic partnership on rising…

2021-11-19

USTR in Korea to discuss supply-chain issues and steel

U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai arrived in Korea on Thursday for talks on pending trade issues such as supply chains for key components and steel tariffs.

2021-11-18