South Korea calls for a quiet and organized discussion in the American trade talks

South Korea requested the “calm” “and” organization “discussions with the United States on commercial issues, as it was reported that the fourth largest economy in Asia seeks to communicate a deal with the United States by July to avoid definitions.

In the so -called “2+2” talks in Washington, DC, on Thursday, South Korean Finance Minister Choi Mock, Minister of Industry and Energy Ann Dukgon, US Treasury Secretary Scott Payet and American Trade Representative Jamison Jarir, met.

according to South Korean media YonhapChoi told reporters that the additional talks will focus on four categories: tariff and definition measures; Economic security; Investment cooperation; Critical policies.

Reading from The Ministry of Finance in South Korea Choi suggested seeking useful solutions for both parties to both countries, as well as communicating South Korea’s concerns about the definitions, according to the translation of CNBC.

According to what was reported, the deal will be pursued by July 8, the day it is due to the end of the comment of US President Donald Trump for 90 days.

Choi also confirmed in Thursday talks that South Korea is a “reliable partner”.

Ahn proposed measures such as contributing by both sides of rebuilding the American shipbuilding industry, the South Korea trade and sustainable and balanced United States, and enhancing energy security in South Korea.

The readings said that he requested the exemptions of mutual tariffs and South Korea equipment. He added that he decided for both sides to continue holding meetings at the level of work and high -level discussions in the future.

Although South Korea, like most other countries, has temporarily succeeded in “mutual” definitions, the country still faces a 25 % tax on steel and aluminum imports to the United States, in addition to another 25 % on car imports, which is one of the largest exports to the country to the United States

South Korea Hyundai and Kia from The best selected brands In the United States, according to CarPro. Also country The fourth largest steel source for the United States In 2024, according to the International Trade Department under the US Department of Commerce.

In the Thursday note, Anz said, “While South Korea has good possibilities to negotiate a trade agreement with the United States, the electoral calendar may extend the schedule of a comprehensive agreement. A new government will be in place after the June 3 elections that are likely to constitute the results of the negotiations.”

South Korea will go to the polls on June 3 to choose a new president. The country’s constitutional court And then President Yoon Sok Yol removed his post on April 4 On his short -term announcement of martial law.

– Blair Pike from CNBC contributed to this report.