South Korea Proposes Over $100 Billion Investment to Secure U.S. Auto Tariffs Around 15% Amid Trump Shipbuilding Focus

South Korea is negotiating a trade deal with the United States that would involve a commitment to invest more than $100 billion in the U.S. economy. In exchange, South Korea seeks a reduction in U.S. auto tariffs to approximately 15%. The discussions also aim to leverage former President Donald Trump's focus on shipbuilding as part of the tariff talks. These developments were reported by Yonhap and Bloomberg, highlighting South Korea's strategic approach to securing more favorable trade terms through substantial investment pledges.