South Korean firms struggle with uncertainties from Trump’s trade policy

Seoul: In his first 100 days in office, US President Donald Trump has issued a wave of executive orders and tariffs aimed at reducing his country’s trade deficit and boosting domestic manufacturing. But the rapid and unpredictable changes in his policies have left South Korean companies hesitant to make critical decisions on overseas projects and investments. Trump’s shifting policies, such as country-specific reciprocal tariffs of up to 50 percent and a 90-day implementation pause,