South Korea's acting president calls for talks with US over tariffs


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  • Thursday, 03 Apr 2025

FILE PHOTO: South Korean acting President Han Duck-soo speaks during a briefing at the Government Complex in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 24, 2025. Ahn Young-joon/Pool via REUTERS/File photo

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo called on Thursday for talks with U.S. officials to shield the export-reliant economy from the impact of U.S. tariffs and ordered emergency support measures for businesses.

U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled global reciprocal tariffs and displayed a 25% rate on South Korea.

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