US-Korea Trade at a Crossroads: How Should Korea Respond to Trump-Era Tariff Negotiations?

As the Trump administration seeks to finalize trade negotiations with Korea by July 8, the Lee Jae-myung government faces pressure to make concessions to avoid the proposed 25 percent reciprocal tariff on all Korea-origin products—up from the current 10 percent.

How should Korea attempt to make a deal with President Trump without harming key techno-economic strengths? What strategic posture should Korea take? Can Korea’s industrial and regulatory interests be aligned with broader transpacific cooperation? How can Korea address major U.S. irritants including the proposed Online Platform Fairness Act?

Please join ITIF’s Center for Korean Innovation and Competitiveness for a high-level discussion featuring trade experts, regulatory analysts, and U.S.–Korea watchers from both sides of the Pacific.

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