Trade minister discusses measures addressing US forced labor-linked tariffs

South Korea's trade minister on Tuesday discussed countermeasures against Washington's proposed tariffs on dozens of countries, including Asia's fourth-largest economy, over their alleged failure to enforce import bans on products made through forced labor.

Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo met with officials from related ministries to discuss the progress of Seoul's talks with Washington regarding the issue, as well as follow-up measures, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources, wit ...