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Acting president discusses ways to address Trump trade policies

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 Acting President Choi Sang-mok speaks during a meeting in Seoul in this photo provided by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Jan. 24. Yonhap

Acting President Choi Sang-mok speaks during a meeting in Seoul in this photo provided by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Jan. 24. Yonhap

Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Friday asked government officials to prioritize national interests as they review strategies to address new U.S. economic and trade policies under the second Donald Trump administration.

Choi made the remarks during a meeting on external economic issues with government officials, including the foreign and industry ministers, instructing them to review Korea's countermeasures against issues that could significantly impact the economy.

The acting president also emphasized the importance of maintaining close communication with businesses as the government responds to the new U.S. policies.

At Friday's meeting, participants evaluated both the direct and indirect impacts of the Trump administration's economic policies on the Korean economy, including U.S.-centered trade policies and the expanded use of traditional fossil fuels, his office said.

Shortly after taking office, Trump signed a memorandum on an "America First" trade policy, calling for a review of existing U.S. trade agreements to seek "reciprocal and mutually advantageous" concessions with free trade partners. (Yonhap)



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