South Korea Requests Calm Trade Talks with US Ahead of July 8 Deadline

As upcoming trade negotiations between South Korea and the United States approach a critical juncture, South Korean officials have urged for a calm and orderly process to avoid escalation. During their recent meetings in Washington D.C., Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok and Trade Minister Ahn Dukgeun pressed for a mutually beneficial deal before July 8th when Trump’s 90-day tariff suspension expires. Key areas of focus include addressing tariffs and non-tariff measures, bolstering economic security, fostering investment cooperation, and navigating monetary policies.