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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government Grants Conditional Approval for Google to Export Maps, Using it as Leverage Against U.S. Tariff Increases

The South Korean government has conditionally approved the export of high-precision maps to Google, responding to pressure from the U.S. amid increased tariff threats.

Feb 27 • 09:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Eui-jung, who captured Trump’s heart, promoted to director of ‘MASGA’ program at Ministry of Industry

The South Korean government has made an unusual direct promotion of an official involved in pivotal U.S.-Korea tariff negotiations to a director position.

Feb 27 • 06:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

15% Tariff? The U.S. Has Not Yet Implemented It

The Trump administration has lowered the likelihood of a broad 15% tariff being enacted, linking its implementation to bilateral trade agreements.

Feb 26 • 16:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

US Tariffs: 'If it were up to me, I would renegotiate for the EU'

EU trade expert Bernd Lange expresses concerns about ongoing uncertainties in tariff negotiations with the US, advocating for renegotiation from the EU's perspective.

Feb 26 • 06:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

White House: Discussions on Increasing Global Tariff to 15% Still Ongoing, Dependent on Agreement Situation

The U.S. White House stated that it is still considering raising global tariffs from 10% to 15%, contingent on existing negotiations and agreements.

Feb 26 • 02:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Expert: Trump's setback could give an advantage to Europe

An expert suggests that President Trump's tariff negotiations may provide the EU with leverage in trade discussions.

Feb 24 • 12:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Japan government contacts Lutnick, requesting that alternative tariffs be no less favorable than before

The Japanese government is urging the U.S. to maintain equal tariff treatment following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's reciprocal tariffs.

Feb 24 • 04:55 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

US tariff ruling points to steadier US–China ties ahead of April summit: analysts

Recent US court ruling on tariffs has resulted in lower effective duties, suggesting that US–China relations may stabilize before the upcoming summit.

Feb 23 • 22:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

US 'Invalidation of Mutual Tariffs' Public-Private Joint Response Meeting... Reconfirmation of 'Friendly Consultation'

The South Korean government held a joint public-private meeting to discuss responses to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on mutual tariff invalidation and President Trump's new tariff measures.

Feb 23 • 00:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Weakening of 'Tariff Lever' Before Trump's Visit to China... Heightened Uncertainty in US-China Relations

A recent ruling by the US Supreme Court has weakened the United States' ability to impose tariffs on China, complicating the upcoming US-China summit scheduled for late March.

Feb 22 • 05:24 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok: U.S. Tariff Ruling Indicates Changes - Will Respond Wisely

South Korea's Prime Minister Kim Min-seok suggests that the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tariffs during the Trump administration may lead to changes in South Korea-U.S. trade negotiations.

Feb 21 • 08:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Pressure Increases on 'Velocity of Investment in the U.S.'... 'Commercial Rationality' and Participation of Korean Companies Are Key

The U.S. and Japanese governments have announced their first investment projects resulting from tariff negotiations, increasing pressure on South Korea, which is in a similar situation, as commercial rationality and the level of participation of Korean companies become critical issues.

Feb 18 • 07:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

USTR Deputy Visits South Korea... Likely to Continue Negotiations on 'Non-Tariff Areas'

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Deputy has visited South Korea amidst warnings of tariff increases on Korean products, focusing on 'non-tariff barriers' in upcoming negotiations.

Feb 10 • 08:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Minister Akizawa to Visit the U.S. to Discuss Investment in Synthetic Diamonds and Thermal Power Generation

Japan's Economy Minister Ryozo Akizawa announced that he will visit the U.S. to discuss substantial investments agreed upon during U.S.-Japan tariff negotiations, potentially including facilities for synthetic diamonds and thermal power plants.

Feb 10 • 06:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] This time, 'Non-Tariff Barriers': The Unending Trade Pressure from the U.S.

South Korea's National Assembly has established a special committee to review a law addressing U.S. investment, responding to President Trump's pressure on tariffs.

Feb 9 • 09:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Greer refuses to meet Lee Han-goo... expresses dissatisfaction with Korea's non-compliance in tariff negotiations

Jamieison Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, has criticized South Korea for not engaging earnestly in negotiations regarding non-tariff barriers, suggesting potential tariff increases if no action is taken.

Feb 9 • 06:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[On Site] The Security Chief's Strange 'Color Theory' and Blame on Others

The South Korean National Security Council (NSC) lacks transparency, with no recordings of meetings, and recent comments by the security chief highlight internal disagreements and external pressures in U.S.-Korea relations.

Feb 9 • 06:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

National Assembly forms special committee to process the 'Special Law for US Investment'... Agreement by March 9

South Korea's National Assembly has established a special committee to discuss the 'Special Law for US Investment' in response to US-Korea tariff negotiations, with a deadline for bipartisan agreement set for March 9.

Feb 9 • 06:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Citizen's Alliance Criticizes Wi Sung-lak for Blaming Korea on US Tariff Pressure... Negative Impact on Negotiations

Wi Sung-lak, the head of the National Security Office, faced criticism from civic groups for suggesting that delays in tariff negotiations were impacting security discussions and blaming Korea for the situation while aligning with the US perspective.

Feb 6 • 06:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

A delegation from Colombia will travel to Quito for negotiations regarding tariff conflict, Colombian media reports

Colombia's government is sending a delegation, led by Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez Suárez and Foreign Minister Yolanda Villavicencio, to Ecuador for talks aimed at resolving a tariff conflict.

Feb 6 • 02:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Colombia's Foreign Minister announces negotiations with Ecuador: 'We must meet this weekend or at the latest next one'

Colombia's Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio announced talks with Ecuador to avert a 30% tariff as both countries' technical teams plan to meet soon to reach an agreement.

Feb 5 • 18:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

S. Korea pitches nuclear power cooperation as US presses it for energy investment

South Korea is promoting nuclear power cooperation while the US government pushes for increased Korean energy investments amid tariff negotiations.

Feb 5 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Exclusive: US Demands South Korea's 'No. 1 Investment in the US' Energy Project

The US government, increasing pressure for tariffs, has proposed an energy sector project as South Korea's 'No. 1 investment in America' amid ongoing tariff negotiations.

Feb 4 • 11:39 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Tariff Agreement between India and the USA: Modi with MAGA Baseball Cap

After nearly twelve months of negotiations, the USA and India have reached a trade agreement that reduces US tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%, a deal announced by President Trump.

Feb 3 • 15:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India-US Deal: The Real 'Deal Maker' Becomes the US Ambassador

After a prolonged tariff dispute, India and the US have reached a trade agreement following nearly 10 months of negotiations and tensions.

Feb 3 • 09:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cho Hyun and Rubio's Meeting on US-Korea Foreign Ministers' Talks, Can it Extinguish the Urgent Tariff Negotiations?

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on tariffs amid pressure from President Trump to increase tariffs on Korean goods.

Feb 2 • 15:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Trump opens his arsenal of options against Tehran

Donald Trump has expanded the range of American options to pressure Iran, including imposing a 25% tariff on nations trading with Tehran and considering cyberattacks and military strikes along with ongoing diplomatic negotiations.

Jan 14 • 19:08 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"It is time" – Verdi takes action in tariff conflict

The Verdi union calls public sector employees in Hamburg to a warning strike, affecting schools, fire brigades, and job centers, amid demands for a seven percent wage increase during the second round of negotiations in the tariff conflict.

Jan 13 • 12:26 UTC

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