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Mick Mulvaney, right, former acting White House chief of staff during U.S. President Donald Trump's first administration, speaks at a luncheon hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea in Seoul on May 21. [AMCHAM]

U.S. trade protectionism likely here to stay, says former Trump chief of staff in Seoul

Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House chief of staff during U.S. President Donald Trump's first administration, said Thursday that U.S. trade protectionism is likely to continue even after Trump's second term.

2026.5.21

A TV at Seoul Station in central Seoul on July 31 shows a report that the Donald Trump administration has agreed to impose 15 percent tariffs on Korean imports, 10 percentage points lower than what was proposed, under a trade deal that would impose no tariffs the other way. [YONHAP]

Korea to refine trade strategy as protectionism becomes 'new normal': Industry minister

Korea will fine-tune its trade strategy as global trade protectionism is becoming a “new normal,” with uncertainties stemming from the U.S. tariff scheme continuing to linger despite the countries' bilateral trade agreement.

2025.8.7

Tacking challenges from a maverick ‘hero’ (KOR)

In the meantime, Korea will have to avoid war and build a path toward the inter-Korean peace that Trump is pursuing by coaxing him.

2024.11.12

Tacking challenges from a maverick ‘hero’

In the meantime, Korea will have to avoid war and build a path toward the inter-Korean peace that Trump is pursuing by coaxing him.

2024.11.11

How to bury your head in the sand (KOR)

The government must come up with a vigilant and proactive strategy to address protectionist moves from foreign countries.

2023.12.20

How to bury your head in the sand

The government must come up with a vigilant and proactive strategy to address protectionist moves from foreign countries.

2023.12.19

[Column] Checking U.S. protectionism

Seoul must work harder with these nations to sustain WTO authority and promote agendas focused on preventing a return to trade protectionism.

2023.1.9

Revival of American protectionism

We must come to rude awakening. We also must try to produce as many strategic goods as possible at home and back it up with labor and regulatory reforms.

2022.9.21

Tag: protectionism

protectionism

Latest News

U.S. trade protectionism likely here to stay, says former Trump chief of staff in Seoul

Korea to refine trade strategy as protectionism becomes 'new normal': Industry minister

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