South Korea presses US commerce chief for favourable treatment on tariffs

SEOUL - South Korea’s industry minister pressed US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick for favourable treatment on tariffs at their second meeting in less than a month, the ministry said on March 22, as

Seoul seeks to blunt the effect of US President Donald Trump’s measures

.

Mr Ahn Duk-geun met with Mr Lutnick on March 21, three weeks after their first meeting in late February.

Mr Ahn emphasised the need for the US’ favourable

treatment of South Korea

in the US tariff plan, including those expected to be announced on April 2, due to the tightly bound nature of the two nations’ economies and industries.

Both countries agreed to continue to discuss major issues, including tariff measures, the ministry said in a statement. REUTERS