South Korea promised to support South Korean companies against the possibility of new tariffs imposed by the United States on chips and semiconductors. The promise was made by the South Korean presidential office, indicating that the government is vigilant regarding developments in North American trade policy.
According to the information available to the South Korean executive, Washington has not yet finalized the details regarding tariffs on semiconductors. This means that the measures have not yet been finalized or implemented, although the threat of tariffs is present.
The South Korean government expressed its intention to offer support to the country's companies that may be affected by these potential protectionist measures. The semiconductor sector is one of the most relevant for the South Korean economy, with major companies such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix as global leaders in chip production.
The trade tension arises in a broader context of protectionist policies on the part of the United States, which have been targeting the technology and semiconductor sector as part of its industrial strategy. South Korea is now awaiting more concrete information about Washington's plans before taking more specific response or support measures for its companies.
