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South Korea Forms $350B Investment Fund Amid U.S. Tariff Threats

3/15/2026

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South Korea's parliament passed a bill to create a state-run investment corporation to manage a $350 billion United States investment.
Move follows threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to raise tariffs on South Korea.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance to discuss the investment and trade goals.
The U.S. Trade Representative opened investigations into unfair practices affecting 16 trading partners, including South Korea, potentially prompting tariffs.

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South Korea's parliament passed a bill to create a state-run investment corporation to manage a $350 billion United States investment.
Move follows threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to raise tariffs on South Korea.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance to discuss the investment and trade goals.
The U.S. Trade Representative opened investigations into unfair practices affecting 16 trading partners, including South Korea, potentially prompting tariffs.