Are South Korean ETFs Under Fire Post Trump's 25% Tariff Threat?
ZACKS·2026-01-27 15:16
Key Takeaways Trump warned tariffs on South Korean goods could jump to 25%, sparking concerns over South Korean ETFs.Hyundai Motor faces heavy exposure, with autos making up 27% of Korea's U.S. exports.EWY holds major stakes in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, leaving funds sensitive to trade outcomes. U.S. President Donald Trump has once again reignited global trade tensions by threatening to hike tariffs on South Korean imports from 15% to 25%, in an announcement on Truth Social. In a move that caught Se ...