President Lee Jae-myung cautioned that a proposed 100% US tariff on semiconductors would likely be passed on to American consumers, driving up inflation, and emphasized the need for a steady policy response amid global trade tensions.
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President Lee Warns 100% Semiconductor Tariffs Likely to Drive Up US Inflation

President Lee Jae-myung cautioned that a proposed 100% US tariff on semiconductors would likely be passed on to American consumers, driving up inflation, and emphasized the need for a steady policy response amid global trade tensions.

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President Lee Jae-myung expressed optimism over US threats of a 100% semiconductor tariff, citing prior MFN agreements and minimal risk to South Korean firms, while reaffirming confidence in the industry minister and negotiation team.
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President Lee Optimistic on 'Semiconductor Tariffs', Reaffirms Confidence in Industry Minister

President Lee Jae-myung expressed optimism over US threats of a 100% semiconductor tariff, citing prior MFN agreements and minimal risk to South Korean firms, while reaffirming confidence in the industry minister and negotiation team.

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Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong affirms that the nation's 1.8% growth forecast for 2026 already factors in a 15% semiconductor tariff, signaling policy preparedness for global trade headwinds.
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Rhee Chang-yong Says 1.8% Growth Outlook for This Year Already Reflects 15% Semiconductor Tariff

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong affirms that the nation's 1.8% growth forecast for 2026 already factors in a 15% semiconductor tariff, signaling policy preparedness for global trade headwinds.

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Japan’s Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa said Japan will face a 15% tariff on semiconductors under a U.S.-EU trade deal, with the same rate likely to apply to automobiles and pharmaceuticals, though some uncertainty remains over the final scope.
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