South Korea's trade minister, Ahn Deuk-geun, has requested an exemption from US tariffs during a meeting with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
This marks the second round of high-level trade talks between the two countries, with further technical negotiations planned in the US next week. The discussions come as global trade faces ongoing uncertainty, despite some progress in US-China tariff negotiations. Meanwhile, Singapore has indicated that its economic growth forecast may need further adjustment due to the unpredictable trade environment.
These developments highlight the ripple effects of US tariff policies on international economies.
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South Korea minister asks for exemption from US tariffs at meeting with Jamieson Greer
It was the second senior-level trade talks between South Korea and the US. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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