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South Korea finds 'Made in Korea' breaches intended to bypass US tariffs

Published on 21 Apr 2025 6:54:43 PM

South Korea has found increased attempts to disguise foreign products as Korean exports, primarily from China, to avoid U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, its customs agency said on Monday (April 21).

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South Korea has found increased attempts to disguise foreign products as Korean exports, primarily from China, to avoid U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, its customs agency said on Monday (April 21).

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