韩美关税战新动向：首尔争取延长谈判窗口期 白宫紧盯非关税壁垒

Group 1 - South Korea is actively seeking to extend the 90-day tariff suspension period originally set to expire on July 9, due to the current negotiation progress not being sufficient to meet the deadline [1] - The recent high-level trade talks between South Korea and the U.S. marked the third round of technical negotiations since the agreement to formulate a tariff reduction plan by July 9 was reached in late April [1] - The South Korean official indicated that some countries may reach agreements before July 8, while others may require extensions, and some may continue negotiations under the existing tariff framework [1] Group 2 - The U.S. focused on non-tariff barriers during the recent talks, shifting attention from nearly zero tariffs on U.S. imports to technical trade barriers and regulatory standards [2] - Discussions regarding foreign exchange rate policies and the sharing of defense costs for U.S. troops stationed in South Korea are being conducted through separate channels [2] - The ongoing tariff negotiations reflect a deeper strategic competition between South Korea and the U.S., with South Korea's key industries like automotive and steel urgently needing tariff relief, while the U.S. aims to reshape the Asia-Pacific trade landscape through new trade rules [2]