S. Korea says proposed U.S. forced labor tariff 'unwarranted,' needs to be revised
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-07-08 01:46 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Asia, South Korea, Economy & Finance, Labour & Workers, Trade & Sanctions, US Politics, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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WASHINGTON, July 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has called on the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to revise its proposed tariff on South Korea over forced labor concerns, calling the proposal "unwarranted" and "disproportionate" to the Asian economy's relevant circumstances.
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