韩对美经常账户盈余创新高 李在明面临特朗普关税谈判大考

Core Insights - South Korea's current account surplus with the United States reached a record high of $118.2 billion in 2024, highlighting the challenges faced by Lee Jae-myung in negotiating a trade agreement with Trump [1] - The surplus has been increasing annually since 2019, indicating a growing trade relationship between South Korea and Washington, while also suggesting potential friction [1] - South Korea has been identified as one of the top ten countries contributing to the U.S. trade deficit, as noted by Trump [1] Trade Negotiation Context - The planned meeting between the two leaders at the G7 summit in Canada was canceled due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, which adds complexity to the trade discussions [1] - Lee Jae-myung's nominated Prime Minister candidate expressed the President's desire to reach an agreement before the end of July to avoid potential increases in baseline tariffs [1]