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South Korea Faces 5.2% Export Decline Amid Trade Woes

4/21/2025

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South Korea's April trade figures reveal a concerning 5.2% drop in shipments year-on-year, with exports to the US plummeting by 14.3% and to China by 3.4%. The looming threat of US tariffs, especially on automobiles, jeopardizes the nation's export-driven economy, pushing officials to urgently pursue a substantial trade agreement with the US.

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South Korea's April trade figures reveal a concerning 5.2% drop in shipments year-on-year, with exports to the US plummeting by 14.3% and to China by 3.4%. The looming threat of US tariffs, especially on automobiles, jeopardizes the nation's export-driven economy, pushing officials to urgently pursue a substantial trade agreement with the US.