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U.S. and South Korea Seal $350 Billion Trade Deal

11/17/2025

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On 11/16/2025, South Korea and the United States finalized a trade agreement.
The deal commits $150 billion in South Korea's investments in U.S. shipbuilding and $200 billion in other sectors, capped at $20 billion annually.
The United States will cut tariffs on Korean cars from 25% to 15% and apply similar terms on semiconductors.
Samsung and Hyundai announced investments to bolster local operations and address concerns about prioritizing U.S. investments.

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Story summary

On 11/16/2025, South Korea and the United States finalized a trade agreement.
The deal commits $150 billion in South Korea's investments in U.S. shipbuilding and $200 billion in other sectors, capped at $20 billion annually.
The United States will cut tariffs on Korean cars from 25% to 15% and apply similar terms on semiconductors.
Samsung and Hyundai announced investments to bolster local operations and address concerns about prioritizing U.S. investments.