663 items, from cables to spoons… US industry demands additional ‘50% steel tariff’

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Additional demands for ‘stronger tariffs’
Reporter Jo Woon-jin
Modified 2025.10.16. 5.52pm
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Last year, exports to the US reached 19 trillion won.
Realizationj Increased burden on export companies

Previously, the U.S. government announced a ban on steel and aluminum products starting August 18.
407 derivatives added to those subject to neck tariff
After receiving opinions from the industry for the second additional base by the end of last month
* has taken action. The U.S. government relies on industry opinion
The plan is to select items subject to additional product tariffs.
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The problem is that the U.S. industry will apply tariffs this time.
The range of Cheonghan Steel and Aluminum derivatives is wider.
The point is that it is wet. Loaded, transformer, optical cable, etc.
manufacturing. In addition to products widely used in the machinery industry,
Aluminum containers and forks for packaging pastries, confectionery, etc.
‘It appears that a large number of everyday items such as sungarak are included.
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New application shared by Korea International Trade Association with major industries
According to the current status of exports of items to the United States, these 663 products
As of last year, the total amount of exports to the United States was 13.0964 million.
It amounts to dollars (about 18,540,09 won). [This year]~July
The standard export amount is also 10 trillion won (approximately 6.854 billion dollars).
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Changes in product tariffs applied to steel and aluminum derivatives
Right, the proportion of steel and aluminum contained in the product is
impose Steel and aluminum like canned food
Products that are the main ingredients are bound to take a big hit. Besides this
Most companies that produce and export the same product are small and medium-sized companies.
As it is a business, the scope of steel and aluminum product tariffs has been expanded.
In case of overdraft, the burden on domestic companies is expected to increase further.
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