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事关关税,特朗普这回要动真格,韩国自知已经没有退路了,李在明下定决心,要把权力夺回来
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-21 05:12

Group 1 - The South Korean government is urgently seeking to reach a trade agreement with the U.S. before the August deadline to avoid a 25% tariff on automobile imports, which poses a significant threat to its economy heavily reliant on exports [1][3] - In 2022, South Korea's automobile exports to the U.S. exceeded $20 billion, accounting for approximately 18% of U.S. imported vehicles, indicating the substantial impact of the proposed tariffs on South Korea's automotive industry [3][8] - The South Korean government is under pressure not only from economic threats but also from military negotiations regarding the transfer of wartime operational control from U.S. forces to South Korean forces, which is seen as a critical issue of national sovereignty [4][6] Group 2 - The U.S. has expressed skepticism about the reliability of South Korea's military command structure, which complicates the transfer of wartime command and highlights the challenges South Korea faces in meeting U.S. standards for military capability [4][6] - The South Korean government is exploring specific trade agreements to mitigate the broad tariff threats, potentially focusing on areas highlighted during Trump's campaign, such as electric vehicle subsidies and export quotas [6][8] - The looming tariffs and military negotiations reflect deeper structural tensions in the U.S.-South Korea alliance, with South Korea needing to enhance its military autonomy while navigating economic pressures from the U.S. [6][8]