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Trump Threatens Tariffs Over South Korea's Tech Legislation

9/9/2025

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President Trump is negotiating a trade agreement with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung amid potential disruptions from new digital trade legislation.
Trump threatened tariffs if South Korea proceeds with legislation affecting U.S. tech firms.
The U.S. State Department raised concerns about possible discrimination against American companies.
Experts warn South Korean laws may target U.S. firms like Google and Amazon while exempting Chinese companies.
The Computer & Communications Industry Association estimates U.S. revenues could decline by up to $109 billion.

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President Trump is negotiating a trade agreement with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung amid potential disruptions from new digital trade legislation.
Trump threatened tariffs if South Korea proceeds with legislation affecting U.S. tech firms.
The U.S. State Department raised concerns about possible discrimination against American companies.
Experts warn South Korean laws may target U.S. firms like Google and Amazon while exempting Chinese companies.
The Computer & Communications Industry Association estimates U.S. revenues could decline by up to $109 billion.