US and South Korea Announce Economic Security Agreement: Involves Massive Investment, Tariff Reduction, and Defense Expansion
BlockBeats News, November 14th, the United States and South Korea announced a comprehensive economic and security agreement, outlining South Korea's multi-billion dollar investment plan and major tariff reductions by the United States, as well as expanded defense cooperation. According to the White House, Washington has approved South Korea's $150 billion investment in the U.S. shipbuilding industry. Additionally, under a new Memorandum of Understanding, South Korea has committed to a total of $200 billion in "strategic investments." In a significant military shift, the United States has authorized South Korea to build nuclear-powered attack submarines, while South Korea has pledged to purchase $25 billion in U.S. military equipment by 2030 and has announced plans to "expeditiously" increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP. South Korea has also committed to providing comprehensive support totaling $33 billion to the U.S. troops stationed in Korea within its domestic legal framework. On the trade front, the United States will reduce the 232 tariffs on South Korean automobiles, auto parts, lumber, and wood products to 15%, and plans to impose no more than a 15% 232 tariff on drugs from South Korea. Meanwhile, South Korea has committed to lifting the import quantity restriction of 50,000 unmodified U.S. vehicles and has agreed to cooperate with the U.S. to address non-tariff barriers affecting food and agricultural trade. (FXStreet)
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