Seoul, Washington lay groundwork for tariff relief deal by July


(From left) South Korean Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun, Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer pose after a bilateral meeting in Washington, Thursday (April 24). - Photo: MOTIE

SEOUL: South Korea and the US have agreed to work toward a “July Package," a comprehensive package deal aimed at eliminating US tariffs on Korean exports before July 8, when the 90-day grace period on US "reciprocal tariffs" expires, according to Korea’s top officials on Friday (April 25).

The agreement came during a “2+2” trade meeting in Washington on Thursday, between South Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun and their US counterparts, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

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