Trump tariffs

On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul held a meeting with his counterparts from the U.S. and Japan.

Insights from Ian Ja Chong.

Trump has expanded presidential power since the first trade war with China, wresting a significant portion of foreign economic policymaking authority from Congress.

As Trump's new 10 percent tariffs on all Chinese imports took effect, China hit back with tariffs and sanctions of its own.

With the incoming president's renewed threats of massive tariffs on China, it’s worth revisiting whether such policies actually achieve the desired result.

Donald Trump, like every other president, has his own policies and priorities. Unlike presidents before him, Trump is not worried about hurting Beijing’s feelings in the process.

Depending on their foreign policy preferences, South Korea’s political groups have varied perceptions of what they would like to see from the next U.S. administration. 

Another $260 billion in total tariffs is set to take effect between the U.S. and China. Both sides are claiming they'll be fine.

While the North Korea setback gets the headlines, Trump's trade war with China might be worse news for South Korea.

The Trump administration is employing a “gray zone” strategy to prevent China from emerging as a threat to U.S. dominance.

Despite reaching an agreement on trade with the U.S., South Korea hasn't seen any relief from Section 232 investigations.