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South Korea to Scrutinize Steel Imports in US Tariff Response

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By Soo-Hyang Choi

March 12, 2025 at 10:10 PM EDT

Updated on

March 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM EDT

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South Korea will strengthen its scrutiny of metals imports to protect its producers from potential dumping in the local market after President Donald Trump proceeded with plans to apply 25% tariffs on global steel and aluminum imports.