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Headline:<\/strong> US reaffirms the 15 percent tariff ceiling for Korea<\/p>\n

Top Story<\/h3>\n

Following Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo’s meeting with USTR Jamieson Greer in Paris, Washington confirmed no tariffs beyond the levels agreed in last year’s bilateral deal (15 percent, down from 25, in exchange for Korea’s $350 billion investment pledge).<\/p>\n

Trade & Tariff<\/h3>\n

Effective June 8, Section 232 tariffs on Korean metal-content goods are capped at a maximum 15 percent including base duty, aligning metals treatment with the bilateral framework.<\/p>\n

BCW Take<\/h3>\n

The tariff ceiling is holding. Firms with Korea exposure should map supply chains against the probe’s scope now, not after a determination lands. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang meetings with Korean executives continue to lift AI and robotics tie-up expectations.<\/p>\n

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