A South Korean delegation will meet U.S. counterparts on Thursday for an opening round of trade talks, with cooperation on shipbuilding and energy expected to be on the agenda, and possibly shared defence costs,

As it faces the possibility of a 25 percent tariff on its exports, South Korea has taken notice of President Trump’s stated goal to revive U.S. shipbuilding.

South Korea's Industry Minister aims to address U.S. auto tariffs, which severely impact the country's key exports, during trade talks. Amid a temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs, emergency measures have been taken to aid South Korea's auto sector.