South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok departed for the US on Tuesday to attend the primary spherical of high-level commerce negotiations with Trump administration officers, in line with native media experiences.
Choi and Trade, Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun, who’re collectively main the South Korean delegation, will maintain talks in Washington, DC with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Thursday, in line with Yonhap News Agency
Choi stated the commerce talks will pave the best way for renewed discussions on strengthening the South Korea-US alliance.
“I will return after opening the door for discussions on resolidifying the alliance between South Korea and the United States,” he advised reporters at Incheon International Airport.
He can be anticipated to attend the Group of 20 (G20) assembly of finance ministers and central financial institution governors within the US.
The Trump administration slapped a 25% across-the-board tariff on South Korea that has been briefly diminished to 10% for 90 days.
South Korean performing President Han Duck-soo hopes the commerce talks will produce a mutually useful and “win-win” end result.
“The upcoming meeting, which comes at the request of the US side in consideration of the importance of the trade relationship with South Korea, is expected to open the door to win-win solutions based on candid dialogue and cooperation,” Han stated whereas talking at a Cabinet assembly.
Source: www.anews.com.tr