Group 1 - South Korea's exports have declined by 2.4% in the first 20 days of May compared to the same period last year, with a significant drop of 14.6% in exports to the United States [1] - The overall imports decreased by 2.5%, resulting in a trade deficit of $300 million [1] - The automotive sector, including cars and auto parts, saw exports drop by 6.3% and 10.7% respectively, while steel product exports fell by 12.1% [1] Group 2 - The semiconductor sector remains a strong performer, contributing to a 17.3% overall export growth for South Korea [1] - Political uncertainty ahead of the presidential elections is hindering efforts to reach a trade agreement with the U.S. [1] - Analysts suggest that unless a compromise on automotive tariffs is reached, pushing for an early agreement may be futile [2] Group 3 - A government-funded think tank has revised South Korea's economic growth forecast for 2025 down to 0.8% due to the impact of U.S. tariffs [3] - There is a low likelihood of reaching any trade agreement before the June elections, despite South Korea being one of the first countries to initiate trade talks with the U.S. [3]
因对美出口大幅下跌 韩国5月前20天出口继续同比下滑
智通财经网·2025-05-21 03:50