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South Korea Urgently Seeks U.S. Tariff Exemptions

7/7/2025

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South Korea is in urgent talks with the U.S. to avert steep tariffs set to take effect on August 1. Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo is pushing for leniency in regulating U.S. tech companies and is actively seeking exemptions. With the U.S. threatening tariffs of up to 70% on multiple nations, the stakes for trade agreements have never been higher.

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Story summary

South Korea is in urgent talks with the U.S. to avert steep tariffs set to take effect on August 1. Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo is pushing for leniency in regulating U.S. tech companies and is actively seeking exemptions. With the U.S. threatening tariffs of up to 70% on multiple nations, the stakes for trade agreements have never been higher.