South Korea to Monitor U.S. AI Chip Tariffs as Trade Pressures Grow
South Korea will track newly announced U.S. tariffs on AI semiconductor chips, with Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan stating the measures won't immediately impact Korean exports to U.S. data centers and startups. The WHITE House imposed 25% duties on select chips, including Nvidia's H200 and AMD's MI325X, citing national security concerns.
Domestic semiconductor firms met with government officials to assess potential fallout. Korean companies expressed unease about broader tariff escalations, though Minister Kim emphasized proactive monitoring to safeguard the nation's semiconductor sector.