Steel Tariffs Undercut US Strategic Competition in EVs and AI Infrastructure
The second-term trade actions impacting Korea and other countries will deeply affect the US ability to compete in steel-intensive industries.
What Happened: Q4 2024
During a time of political change in both the United States and South Korea, new investments, partnerships, and diplomatic dialogues continued to strengthen the economic and technological partnership between the two nations.
US and South Korean Economic Growth Diverge in Q3 2024
South Korea eked out a disappointing 0.1 percent gain from Q2. In contrast, the US showed a 2.8 percent growth, down slightly from 3 percent.
Economic Issues for Korea in the Next US Administration
With a host of pending initiatives, here are some of the top economic issues for the US-Korea relationship in the next US administration.
Lessons from the IMF Annual Meeting for South Korea
There were four main themes in this year’s meeting: moderating inflation, low growth, fiscal stress, and geopolitical risk.
The Dollar’s Discontents
A weaker dollar’s benefits for US manufacturing may be dubious, but its costs to the United States, Korea, and the global economy are clear.
What Happened: Q3 2024
Q3 2024 witnessed a number of pivotal partnerships and deals across a wide range of industries as well as a plethora of high-level dialogues.
Port Strike Should Prompt Strategic Thinking on US Supply Chains and the Role of AI
The port strikes should renew attention on economic security and efforts to promote stability in global commerce.
Harris and Trump Debate America’s Economic Vision
Tuesday night’s presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump helped narrow down the key economic issues on the docket.
Unpacking the Underlying Trends of South Korean Trade from July
It is worth reviewing the latest numbers for South Korean trade and its relationships with its largest trading partners.