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The Trump administration's unexpected introduction of “liberation tariffs” has shaken global trade. The United States has increased the basic tariff on all imports and introduced new targeted levies that have hit not only China but also allies such as the EU, Japan and South Korea. Although Washington has declared a 90-day pause (outside of China), confidence in the US as a reliable partner may already be eroded. EUROPEUM Institute analyst Tereza Novotná commented on the situation for CHOICE.
17. April 2025
The convergence of trade policy and strategic mistrust could have lasting implications for South Korea’s foreign policy trajectory. If Washington continues to treat Seoul more as a liability than a partner, South Korea may be compelled to accelerate the diversification of its economic and technological ties – potentially with Brussels, but more likely albeit cautiously, with Beijing. The recent addition of Taiwan to the Sensitive Countries List raises further questions about Washington’s treatment of its close Indo-Pacific partners.
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