South Korean Government and Businesses Discuss Response to U.S. Polysilicon Tariffs
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state
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- The Korea Herald
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South Korea's trade ministry held a meeting on Tuesday with relevant ministries and companies to discuss countermeasures and the potential impact of new U.S. tariffs on polysilicon. The meeting was presided over by Deputy Minister for Trade Park Jung-sung and included officials from the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment as well as representatives from Samsung Electronics Co. and OCI Company Ltd. Participants focused on minimizing the impact of the tariffs by assessing effects on Korean exports and the supply chains of Korean firms operating within the United States. Park stated that the government will make every effort to provide timely and targeted support for local businesses. The discussions follow a proclamation signed by U.S. President Donald Trump imposing a 15 percent tariff on polysilicon derivative products. These measures are scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on December 4. President Trump invoked Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, which allows the president to adjust imports if they are determined to threaten national security.
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