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South Korea’s Trade Minister Meets U.S. Counterparts in Washington to Advance Tariff Deal

Yeo Han-koo used his first U.S. visit since taking office to press U.S. officials on lifting 25% levies in a bid to secure a trade package before the suspension lapses

Overview

  • Yeo Han-koo met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington on June 23
  • The discussions covered four negotiation pillars including tariff and non-tariff measures, economic security, investment cooperation and currency policies
  • South Korea has faced a 25% U.S. tariff on its exports since May and is seeking relief before the July 8 expiry of a 90-day tariff suspension
  • The meeting marked Yeo’s first official visit to the U.S. since his June 10 appointment by President Lee Jae-Myung
  • Both sides aim to finalise a “package” trade agreement by July 8 to avoid reinstatement of reciprocal levies