US-Korea Alliance Faces Rising Trade Tensions Amid Steel Tariffs and South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok's Diplomatic Efforts

Published on 4.24.25

  The current state of international relations between South Korea and the US is marked by a mix of tension and cooperation. Despite Acting President Choi Sang-mok's proposal to impeach, he has also expressed his commitment to strengthening the US-Korea alliance. However, rising tensions over trade have led to increased pressure on businesses and a decline in US-bound exports, with a 14.3% drop due to tariffs on steel and automobiles. A pre-negotiated deal may have temporarily eased market volatility, but experts warn that this calm is short-lived. South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok met with US officials to discuss trade and delay implementation of tariffs. The two countries are set to hold high-level trade talks in a "2+2" format, with finance and trade chiefs attending.

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