South Korea Weighs Buying More US Oil and Gas If Trump Wins
- Seoul spent months strategizing for a Trump or Harris victory
- Country’s growing trade surplus with US is being scrutinized
An oil terminal in Incheon, South Korea.
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South Korea is considering a plan to boost energy imports from the US if Donald Trump wins the election and steps up pressure on trade partners, according to people familiar with the matter.
Officials in Seoul have spent months preparing for a Trump or Kamala Harris presidency, with greater risks expected for their trade-reliant country if Trump prevails, said the people, who asked not to be identified as discussions are private.