Korea Joongang Daily
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Trump says he won't 'bend' on tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he won't "bend" on tariffs on steel, aluminum or cars, as claims of policy inconsistency lingered due to his administration's recent adjustments to the imposition of levies on Canadian and Mexican goods.

2025-03-14

Korea in 'close consultation' with U.S. over potential 'sensitive country' designation

The Foreign Ministry said Thursday it is in “close consultation” with the United States regarding its reported review of South Korea for designation as a “sensitive country.”

2025-03-13

Korea hit as Trump's metal tariffs escalate global trade war

The Trump administration's imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports widened its trade war across the globe on Wednesday, affecting Korea and other U.S. trading partners.

2025-03-13

Trump says he has 'flexibility' on tariffs, rejects claims of inconsistency

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he has shown "flexibility" on his tariff policy, as he rejected claims that he has been inconsistent on his policy implementation as seen in his delay in the imposition of tariffs on many imports.

2025-03-13

U.S. factories likely to feel the pain from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

President Donald Trump is once again lashing out at three of his biggest irritants: foreign steel, foreign aluminum and Canada.

2025-03-12

Trump taps ex-ambassador to Thailand as assistant secretary of state for East Asia

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he will nominate a former ambassador to Thailand as the next assistant secretary of state for East Asia and the Pacific, a post that deals with a broad range of issues, including those on the Korean Peninsula.

2025-03-12

Bitcoin dips to 11-day low despite Trump's pursuit of 'strategic reserve'

Bitcoin fell to an 11-day low despite Trump's cryptocurrency strategy, driven by recession fears.

2025-03-11

Posco mulling U.S. plant with Trump's steel tariff one day away

Posco is considering a U.S. steel plant with tariffs on steel products set to take effect tomorrow.

2025-03-11

South Korea should become nuclear threshold state, Seoul mayor says

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon on Tuesday urged South Korea to develop its own nuclear capabilities for self-defense and denuclearize when North Korea does so, insinuating that such a move is now possible due to U.S. President Donald Trump.

2025-03-11

Trump warns that arrest of Palestinian activist at Columbia will be 'first of many'

President Donald Trump warned Monday that the arrest and possible deportation of a Palestinian activist who helped lead protests at Columbia University will be the first “of many to come” as his administration cracks down on campus demonstrations.

2025-03-11