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U.S.-South Korea trade
South Korea Avoids Currency Manipulator Label
By Kyle Ferrier
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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KORUS Revision Does Little for US, Less for Koreans
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
KORUS FTA Doesn’t Protect South Korea From Section 232 Investigations
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
What Trump's 'Trade Wars Are Good' Approach Means for South Korea
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
South Korea Is Trump’s One Bright Spot on Trade
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
The View From Seoul: Trump’s Visit and the 'Illusion of Achievement'
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'
South Korea: A Promising Ally for Trump’s ‘America First’ Economic Agenda
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
US and South Korea Agree to Initiate FTA Amendment Negotiations
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
South Korea Still Mum on US Trade Deal Renegotiation
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
The Economic Side of the Trump-Moon Summit
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
Trump's NAFTA Renegotiation Talk Is Making Asia Nervous
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
Asia’s Double Nightmare: Brexit and President Trump
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
Despite Trump's Rhetoric, GOP Senators Try to Reassure South Korea
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
Evolution of the US-ROK Alliance: Is There a Post-Unification Future? Pt. 1
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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Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
November 14, 2018
Mark Field on Strengthening UK-ASEAN Relations Post-Brexit
The Diplomat talks with Mark Field about Britain's ongoing effort to boost ties with ASEAN and Southeast Asia after Brexit.
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