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House Members Warn South Korea: Aligning with China Could Cost $1 Trillion

4/22/2026

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Over 50 House members, led by Rep. Darrell Issa, sent a letter to South Korean Ambassador Kyung-wha Kang criticizing South Korea's leadership for favoring Chinese businesses and attacking American companies.
The letter warns regulatory actions could cost the U.S. and South Korea $1 trillion over the next decade.
Issa emphasized U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement and warned Korea's alignment with China could jeopardize trade, noting U.S. military presence remains vital.

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Over 50 House members, led by Rep. Darrell Issa, sent a letter to South Korean Ambassador Kyung-wha Kang criticizing South Korea's leadership for favoring Chinese businesses and attacking American companies.
The letter warns regulatory actions could cost the U.S. and South Korea $1 trillion over the next decade.
Issa emphasized U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement and warned Korea's alignment with China could jeopardize trade, noting U.S. military presence remains vital.