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Coupang Dispute Sparks US-South Korea Tariff Tensions
A U.S. congressional report alleges South Korea’s government targeted Seattle-based Coupang, creating U.S.-South Korea alliance friction. Seoul denies the report’s claims, attributing its actions to data privacy concerns. The dispute has raised the possibility of U.S. retaliatory tariffs, impacting significant trade ties. Investors are petitioning for a Section 301 investigation into South Korea’s alleged discriminatory practices against the company.
