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US, South Korea Aim for Quick Tariff Deal

CosmicTaco · 2025-06-24T11:35:32.648237+05:30

- U.S. and South Korean trade ministers are focused on finalizing a tariff agreement swiftly. - South Korea's Yeo Han-koo is pushing for exemptions on U.S. tariffs, especially on autos and steel. - Key discussions involved U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. - Acting U.S. ambassador Joseph Yun hinted at potential new talks on the South Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement. - The meeting highlights ongoing negotiations amidst global trade tensions. Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-south-korea-trade-ministers-reaffirm-commitment-reaching-tariff-deal-2025-06-24/)

U.S. and South Korean trade ministers are focused on finalizing a tariff agreement swiftly.
South Korea's Yeo Han-koo is pushing for exemptions on U.S. tariffs, especially on autos and steel.
Key discussions involved U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
Acting U.S. ambassador Joseph Yun hinted at potential new talks on the South Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement.
The meeting highlights ongoing negotiations amidst global trade tensions.

Source: Reuters