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Posen Urges U.S. Subsidies to Secure South Korea Semiconductors

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 15:17 UTC · How we work

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Adam Posen said South Korea’s semiconductor firms should get U.S. subsidies to secure skilled construction workers.
Adam Posen said lack of LNG terminals hampers Alaska LNG, urging South Korea and Japan to build them.
Mary Lovely said U.S. tariffs have not decoupled trade with China, noting Chinese value-added via Mexico and Vietnam.
Rhee Chang-yong warned a semiconductor-cycle correction could threaten South Korea’s economy despite U.S. export limits.

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Adam Posen said South Korea’s semiconductor firms should get U.S. subsidies to secure skilled construction workers.
Adam Posen said lack of LNG terminals hampers Alaska LNG, urging South Korea and Japan to build them.
Mary Lovely said U.S. tariffs have not decoupled trade with China, noting Chinese value-added via Mexico and Vietnam.
Rhee Chang-yong warned a semiconductor-cycle correction could threaten South Korea’s economy despite U.S. export limits.