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U.S. Trade Representative Greer to Visit South Korea for Key Tariff Talks

Greer’s first visit as USTR coincides with APEC meeting on Jeju Island, aiming to advance the July Package before the tariff-pause deadline.

South Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun (3rd from R) and U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer (2nd from L) hold a meeting at the USTR office in Washington on April 24, 2025, in this file photo provided by Ahn's office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

Overview

  • U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will visit South Korea on Thursday for a two-day trip, marking his first visit to the country since taking office.
  • Greer will attend the APEC trade ministers meeting on Jeju Island and hold high-level discussions with South Korean officials, including Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun and Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo.
  • The visit is a pivotal moment in ongoing negotiations to finalize the July Package, a comprehensive trade deal aimed at resolving U.S. reciprocal tariffs on South Korean exports before the July 8 deadline.
  • The Trump administration had paused the 25% tariffs on South Korean goods for 90 days in April to allow bilateral negotiations to proceed.
  • South Korea is approaching the talks cautiously, mindful of its June 3 presidential election, while the U.S. is expected to present detailed demands and coordinate the next steps.