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Was the Korea-US FTA Really a ‘Horrible Deal?’

By Troy Stangarone

April 05, 2019

A look at the trade data for 2018 suggests the original deal may have actually been working after all.

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November 01, 2018

South Korea Avoids Currency Manipulator Label

South Korea has avoided the dreaded label, but staying on the U.S. Treasury’s good side requires a sustained effort.

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South Korea Avoids Currency Manipulator Label

September 27, 2018

KORUS Revision Does Little for US, Less for Koreans

What’s actually in the revision of the KORUS free trade agreement?

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KORUS Revision Does Little for US, Less for Koreans

August 09, 2018

KORUS FTA Doesn’t Protect South Korea From Section 232 Investigations

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

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KORUS FTA Doesn’t Protect South Korea From Section 232 Investigations

March 03, 2018

What Trump's 'Trade Wars Are Good' Approach Means for South Korea

U.S. pressure on Seoul over trade issues undercuts the need for cooperation on North Korea policy.

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What Trump's 'Trade Wars Are Good' Approach Means for South Korea

February 09, 2018

South Korea Is Trump’s One Bright Spot on Trade

Despite fuming over the KORUS FTA, trade with South Korea is a bright spot in trade so far under Trump.

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South Korea Is Trump’s One Bright Spot on Trade

November 10, 2017

The View From Seoul: Trump’s Visit and the 'Illusion of Achievement'

Beneath the positive headlines, Trump's visit reinforced South Korea's U.S. dilemma.

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The View From Seoul: Trump’s Visit and the 'Illusion of Achievement'

November 03, 2017

South Korea: A Promising Ally for Trump’s ‘America First’ Economic Agenda

President Moon has proven more amenable to the U.S. than some expected. It’s time for Trump to return the favor.

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South Korea: A Promising Ally for Trump’s ‘America First’ Economic Agenda

October 06, 2017

US and South Korea Agree to Initiate FTA Amendment Negotiations

Trump’s threats to terminate the agreement entirely seems to have brought the Koreans to the table.

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US and South Korea Agree to Initiate FTA Amendment Negotiations

July 08, 2017

South Korea Still Mum on US Trade Deal Renegotiation

President Moon steered clear of Trump’s earlier call for a renegotiation of the five-year-old trade deal.

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South Korea Still Mum on US Trade Deal Renegotiation

June 27, 2017

The Economic Side of the Trump-Moon Summit

South Korea's president will need to carefully frame economic issues in his discussions with Donald Trump.

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The Economic Side of the Trump-Moon Summit

May 05, 2017

Trump's NAFTA Renegotiation Talk Is Making Asia Nervous

South Korea in particular is worried about this fate of its own FTA with the U.S.

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Trump's NAFTA Renegotiation Talk Is Making Asia Nervous

August 17, 2016

Asia’s Double Nightmare: Brexit and President Trump

After the economic shock of Brexit, Asia can ill afford Trump's protectionism.

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Asia’s Double Nightmare: Brexit and President Trump

June 03, 2016

Despite Trump's Rhetoric, GOP Senators Try to Reassure South Korea

Reassuring allies in the face of Donald Trump’s presumptive nomination to the Republican presidential ticket is not easy.

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Despite Trump's Rhetoric, GOP Senators Try to Reassure South Korea

September 07, 2015

Evolution of the US-ROK Alliance: Is There a Post-Unification Future? Pt. 1

What might happen to America's alliance with Korea in the event of reunification?

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Evolution of the US-ROK Alliance: Is There a Post-Unification Future? Pt. 1

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