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South Korea’s Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo is scheduled to visit the United States from June 22 to 27 to continue critical trade negotiations aimed at easing tariffs, the trade ministry announced Saturday.
During the visit, Yeo will meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and participate in the third round of bilateral technical discussions. While the ministry has not disclosed further details, the meetings are expected to address ongoing tariff disputes that have strained trade relations.
South Korea currently faces a 10% blanket tariff and an additional 25% country-specific duty, which has been temporarily suspended for 90 days. These duties were imposed under U.S. President Donald Trump's broad tariff policy, impacting several global trade partners. Both nations agreed in late April to finalize a trade deal by July 8 that would reduce or eliminate these tariffs.
The urgency of these talks is heightened by South Korea’s economic downturn. Asia’s fourth-largest economy reported an unexpected contraction in the first quarter of 2025, a decline attributed to U.S. tariffs and escalating domestic political turmoil. The unrest followed former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial martial law decree in December, which continues to affect investor confidence and domestic consumption.
Trade analysts see Yeo’s visit as a pivotal moment for stabilizing the nation’s trade-dependent economy and for navigating shifting dynamics in U.S.-Asia trade policy. A successful outcome could not only ease tariff burdens but also provide a much-needed boost to South Korea’s struggling export sector.
This trip underscores the strategic importance of U.S.-South Korea trade relations and highlights the broader geopolitical tensions influencing global commerce in 2025.
