“Trade Negotiations with Korea Next Week”… Suggests Exemption of Tariffs on Auto Parts

“Considering Support for Car Companies”…Hints at Tariff Exemptions for Parts
Indicates Possible Tariff Exceptions for iPhones “I am a flexible person”
“Trade Talks with Korea Next Week…Beneficial if Agreement is Reached First”
“Top Priority Negotiating Countries: Korea, Japan, UK, Australia, India”, ‘Anchor’,
, ‘Recently, U.S. President Trump, emphasizing flexibility in tariff policy, hinted at potential exemptions for tariffs on car parts.’,
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, ‘The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced upcoming negotiations with Korea, one of the top priority countries, next week.’,
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, ‘This is Kwon Jun-ki reporting from Washington.’,
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, ‘Reporter’,
, ‘President Trump specifically mentioned car parts when asked if there are items under consideration for tariff exemptions.’,
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, ‘He noted that companies need time to relocate their production facilities to the U.S.’,
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, ‘[Donald Trump / U.S. President: It will take some time for automakers to transfer their parts manufacturing from Canada and Mexico to the U.S., as it takes time to transition to making car parts here.]’,
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, ‘When asked about iPhone tariffs, he hinted at new measures for Apple, stating that he is a flexible person.’,
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, ‘[Donald Trump / U.S. President: I am a very flexible person. I don’t change my mind but I have flexibility. I have been talking with Tim Cook and have recently helped him with his entire business. I don’t want to hurt anyone.]’,
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, ‘Scott Besant, who is leading the tariff negotiations, stated in a Bloomberg interview that trade talks with Korea are scheduled for next week.’,
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, ‘He mentioned that following Vietnam last week and Japan this week, it is Korea’s turn next week, and the talks will proceed quickly.’,
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, ‘The Wall Street Journal reported that Secretary Besant has identified Korea, Japan, the UK, Australia, and India as top priority negotiating countries.’,
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, ‘Meanwhile, the Department of Commerce has initiated an investigation to understand the impact of imported semiconductors and pharmaceuticals on U.S. national security.’,
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, ‘This is seen as a step towards imminent tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals as indicated by President Trump.’,
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, ‘This has been Kwon Jun-ki from YTN reporting from Washington.’,
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