Impeachment Precedent: Lessons from the Nixon and Clinton Administrations
Nixon and Clinton administrations provide a glimpse into how Trump’s execution of foreign policy could be impacted by the impeachment inquiry.
Korea and Japan Take a Different Approach to Brexit
As countries deal with the change changes from Brexit, South Korea has taken a decidedly more trade friendly approach than Japan.
Spotlight on Korea’s “Developing-Country” Status
U.S. demand that Korea change its status in the World Trade Organization will test the Moon administration’s political capacity to appease the U.S. government.
New U.S.-EU Deal Highlights How Important South Korea is For U.S. Agriculture
While the additional access to the EU is important, it demonstrates the importance of South Korea as an export partner for U.S. farmers and ranchers.
What U.S.-Iran Tensions Mean for South Korea
South Korea could find itself facing both rising energy prices and an energy shortage if supplies from the Middle East were disrupted over an Iran conflict.
South Korea Caught in U.S.-China Crossfire
U.S. restriction on Huawei could be a boon to Korea’s struggling export industry, but potential gains may be erased by China’s retaliatory measure.
Can the U.S. Fill South Korea’s Oil Gap?
The growing demand for oil in South Korea and the removal of a major competitor in Iran bodes well for American producers.
Overall U.S. Trade Deficit with Korea Drops below Pre-KORUS Levels
The U.S.-Korea bilateral trade deficit has declined by 71 percent from its height in 2015 to below its pre-KORUS FTA level.
What Could be Saved by U.S. Trade Safeguards?
Whirlpool, which petitioned for the safeguard, saw its market share drop from 17.3% to 15.7%, falling from 2nd to the third place followed in the market.
Exempt Korea from Possible Tariffs on Imported Motor Vehicles and Parts
Korea should be provided an exemption from any proposed tariffs on imported motor vehicles and parts from the recent Section 232 investigation.