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U.S.-Korea Investment Ledger: Q2 2025
Tom Ramage
July 3, 2025
U.S. and South Korean companies continued to plow ahead and forge partnerships across several domains in Q2 despite trade and policy uncertainty.
Economic Challenges Await South Korea’s New President
Randall S. Jones
July 1, 2025
Successfully resolving the tariff issue with the United States is essential for a strong economic recovery after months of uncertainty.
Fairness and Reciprocity? Reconsidering Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs on South Korea
Nils Wollesen Osterberg
June 25, 2025
The 'Liberation Day' tariffs on South Korea are best understood as political tools rather than trade policy rooted in sound analysis.
The Beef with Tariffs (III): Will Trump Revive Section 338 to Enforce Reciprocal Tariffs?
Yohan Moon
June 12, 2025
Section 338 allows the president to impose 'new or additional duties' of up to 50% on products from countries that 'discriminate' against U.S. commerce
Americans Care Who Invests in America
Je Heon (James) Kim
June 11, 2025
South Korea enjoys an advantage when it comes to investing in the United States. This edge should not be taken for granted.
Weak U.S. and South Korean GDP Growth in First Quarter of 2025, but for Different Reasons
William Brown
June 10, 2025
South Korea will need to improve the performance of its stock markets and small businesses by opening up to foreign portfolio investment
Strengthening the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Amid Trump’s Tariff Policies
Joshua NamTae Park
June 5, 2025
Collaboration offers a promising solution to both revive U.S. shipbuilding and enhance South Korea’s material contributions to the alliance.
Can Nextrade help cut the ‘Korea discount’?
Tom Ramage
June 3, 2025
Nextrade could contribute to South Korea's progress toward developed market status, though operational issues and regulatory gaps remain.
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