South Korea Tariff News and Tracker

This transcript segment discusses potential 25% auto tariffs on South Korea under Trump's trade policy in 2026, while also promoting the Biography Flash and Woodfire podcast series.

South Korea is responding to U.S.

This segment discusses the escalation of U.S.

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The US has launched a Section 301 investigation against South Korea as part of broader tariff measures, with South Korea's growing trade surplus and the Trump administration's reliance on tariff revenue intensifying trade tensions.

South Korea faces escalating trade pressure from the Trump administration over coal export demands and threatened tariff increases linked to a $350 billion investment pledge, creating uncertainty for its decarbonization goals.

South Korea is offering $350 billion in U.S.

President Trump threatens to raise tariffs on South Korean imports to 25% due to unfulfilled investment commitments and trade issues, impacting goods like automobiles and digital services.

This segment discusses the imposition of 15% tariffs on South Korean pharmaceutical imports under U.S.

This segment discusses how Trump's tariff policies, including new reciprocal rates and removal of exemptions, are impacting South Korean exports in sectors like steel and autos, leading to economic strain and diplomatic efforts by Seoul.

This segment discusses the elimination of South Korea's tariffs on U.S.

This segment details President Trump's 2025 trade negotiations with South Korea, from imposing a 25% reciprocal tariff to reaching a deal reducing it to 15%, highlighting diplomatic efforts and economic impacts.

South Korea's exports rose 3.6% in early December 2025, driven by AI semiconductor demand despite U.S.

South Korea faces a 25% auto tariff under Trump's trade policy in 2026, significantly increasing from previous levels and impacting global trade dynamics.

This segment discusses the ongoing impact of President Trump's modified tariff regime on U.S.-South Korea trade as of March 2026, focusing on auto parts and furniture, with continued uncertainty despite legal limitations.

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This segment discusses the easing of U.S.-South Korea trade tensions through a $350 billion investment deal that stabilizes tariffs and currency, with ongoing negotiations addressing a 15% reciprocal tariff rate on South Korean exports.

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South Korean agencies Kotra and K-Shore unveiled 2026 plans to counter U.S.

South Korea faces potential US tariff hikes due to delays in implementing trade commitments, including a $350 billion investment pledge and digital regulations affecting American companies.

South Korean markets face volatility due to global tensions, Trump's tariff threats to allies, and Middle East conflicts, while finding some stability through new trade agreements like the Philippines-Korea FTA.

This segment discusses escalating U.S.-South Korea trade tensions, with President Trump threatening to increase tariffs due to delays in ratifying a $350 billion investment agreement, covering issues like auto parts, military purchases, and non-tariff barriers.

South Korea forms a task force to address U.S.

South Korea is shifting its economic strategy towards technology investments like small modular reactors in response to permanent US tariffs, as advised by experts to enhance long-term competitiveness.

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President Trump threatens to increase tariffs on South Korean imports due to delays in ratifying a trade deal, sparking urgent diplomatic talks and potential economic repercussions.

South Korea achieved record exports in 2025 despite U.S.

The Trump administration imposed 25% tariffs on advanced computing chips like NVIDIA's H200 and AMD's MI325X, impacting South Korean exports but sparing memory chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix, with warnings of potential 100% tariffs for firms not increasing U.S.

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The Trump administration's new tariffs on high-performance AI semiconductors pressure South Korea's chip industry, while a recent U.S.-Taiwan trade deal offers tariff exemptions tied to U.S.

South Korea's record exports in 2026 face complex trade challenges from new US tariffs affecting automotive and chemical sectors, with the Trump administration showing a pattern of reducing initial tariff threats.

This segment discusses the impact of U.S.

This segment discusses the US imposing Section 301 investigations on South Korea with tariffs set to rise to 10.3% by 2026, focusing on trade tensions and economic implications.

South Korea faces urgent U.S.

South Korea has avoided further US tariff increases after trade talks in Washington, with the US indicating no hikes if Korea ensures passage of a special investment bill, amid discussions on auto tariffs, trade stabilization, and global oil price concerns.

This segment discusses Trump's threats to impose higher tariffs on South Korean autos and goods, despite a court ruling and existing trade deal.

This segment discusses escalating U.S.-Korea trade tensions as President Trump threatens to increase tariffs on Korean exports to 25% due to delays in ratifying a bilateral investment deal, impacting major companies like Hyundai and Kia amid political and diplomatic efforts.

South Korean officials are meeting to address U.S.

The US threatens to raise tariffs on South Korean goods to 25% due to trade tensions and delays in enacting a trade agreement.

This segment discusses how Trump's tariffs on South Korean steel, aluminum, and threatened auto tariffs are escalating trade tensions, potentially impacting exports and defense spending demands amid broader geopolitical issues with North Korea.

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South Korea faces 15% U.S.

This episode of South Korea Tariff Tracker opens with a brief mention of rising U.S.

The episode examines how South Korea is navigating President Trump's 2025 tariff increases, which have pushed U.S.