刚刚，美韩重大宣布！关税从25%降到了15%

Investment Overview - South Korea has agreed to invest $350 billion in the U.S. in exchange for a reduction in tariffs from 25% to 15% [1] - The investment is divided into two parts: $200 billion in cash and $150 billion for shipbuilding cooperation [1] - The cash investment will be phased in, with a maximum of $20 billion per year, to minimize impact on South Korea's foreign exchange market [1] Sector Focus - The primary focus of the investment is on semiconductors, with Samsung and SK Hynix planning to build chip factories in the U.S. [3] - Samsung is set to invest an additional $25 billion in its Texas facility [3] - The electric vehicle and battery sectors are also significant, with Hyundai Motor Group planning to invest $26 billion in the U.S. and collaborating with LG Energy Solution to build a battery factory with over $4.3 billion investment [3] - South Korea's three major battery companies—Samsung SDI, LG, and SK On—are planning to establish 15 battery factories in the U.S. [3] Economic Rationale - The investment strategy is aimed at countering U.S. tariff pressures, allowing South Korean products to compete on equal footing with Japanese products in the U.S. market [3] - In 2022, nearly half of South Korea's total automotive exports went to the U.S., with Hyundai and Kia incurring over 3 trillion won in tariffs in the third quarter alone [3] Corporate Plans - Specific corporate investment plans include Samsung's $17 billion factory in Texas, Hyundai's $11.4 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia, and SK Group's planned $22 billion investment [3] Challenges and Risks - South Korea's economy is smaller than Japan's, with foreign exchange reserves of approximately $416 billion, posing liquidity and exchange rate pressures [4] - Recent tightening of U.S. worker visa policies and incidents involving the arrest of hundreds of South Korean workers at Hyundai's battery plant add uncertainty to the investment [4] - The $350 billion investment represents a strategic move to address U.S. tariff pressures and actively participate in global supply chain restructuring, but maintaining market access while preserving industrial autonomy poses significant challenges for South Korea [4]