Group 1 - The South Korean government plans to use a more than $100 billion investment plan by Korean companies in the U.S. as leverage in trade negotiations, with potential for further increases in investment amounts [1] - The investment commitments from major companies such as Samsung, SK, Hyundai, and LG have already reached over $100 billion, and this figure may rise if the government employs policy financing methods [1] - Japan's recent agreement with the U.S. to lower tariffs has put pressure on South Korea, which may face a loss of competitiveness in the global automotive market if a similar agreement is not reached [1] Group 2 - U.S. President Trump stated that he will not set the "reciprocal tariff" rate below 15% before the August 1 deadline, indicating a range of tariffs between 15% and 50% [2]
换美关税减免?韩媒:韩政府拟将超千亿美元韩企对美投资当作经贸谈判筹码
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-07-24 23:04