U.S.–South Korea trade hit nearly $170 billion in 2023, making Seoul America’s seventh-largest trading partner. Trump praised North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his Oval Office meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, raising diplomatic eyebrows. Experts warn renewed Trump-era tariffs could disrupt semiconductor and EV supply chains critical to both economies. Analysts say … Continue reading Trump’s Praise for Kim Jong-un Raises Questions Over U.S.–South Korea Ties Amid Trade and Security Challenges