Governor calls on Biden to overturn trade ruling against Korea's SK Innovation


The logo of SK Innovation is seen in front of its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. - Reuters

DETROIT/WASHINGTON: The governor of Georgia on Friday called on President Joe Biden to overturn a trade ruling made against SK Innovation, saying the decision would hurt the electric vehicle battery maker's plant being built in the southern state.

Governor Brian Kemp's (pic below) request came two days after the U.S. International Trade Commission sided with LG Chem Ltd, which accused SK Innovation of misappropriating trade secrets related to EV battery technology.

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