What the U.S.-South Korea Summit Means for Investment and Trade
Despite the positive direction of their first in-person meeting, Presidents Trump and Lee still appear to have a lot to finalize on trade.
Korean Investment Will Keep Coming but Washington Must Unclog the Talent Pipeline
If Washington wants the strategic benefits that come with Korean FDI, it will need to align immigration policy with the industrial strategy it has chosen.
Trump’s AI Action Plan Belies Contradictions Between Innovation and Security
The Trump administration’s AI action plan appears to be a whole-of-government effort to accelerate the growth and proliferation of U.S. AI technology.
A Positive but Guarded Outlook for the U.S. and South Korean Economies
The U.S. and South Korean economies rebounded faster than expected in the second quarter this year, and the outlook for the remainder of 2025 is cautiously optimistic.
Unpacking the U.S.-South Korea Trade Deal
Reaching such a deal before August 1 allows Korea to compete with trading partners such as the European Union and Japan on a level playing field.
What the Japan and EU Trade Deals Mean for South Korea
Agreements shed some light on what a realistic deal with South Korea may look like, but also what South Korea may have to contend with.
Timeline of U.S.-Korea Liberation Day Tariff Negotiations
The U.S. and South Korean governments appear committed to following other countries like the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and Japan in making a deal.
Q2 2025 U.S.-Korea Trade and Diplomacy Ledger
As the U.S. and South Korea implement policy and personnel changes that accompany new administrations, both countries continue down the path of engagement.
Trump’s Unilateral Trade Actions Ensnare Korea
The trade disruption seen over the first six months of the Trump administration has delivered unprecedented shocks to the global trading system.
Much Ado About Tariffs? Implications of the Trump Tariffs for South Korea
A trade deal could have big upsides for the defense industry, nuclear tech, energy, semiconductors, EVs, robotics, and AI