South Korea and the End of US Credibility
Since announcing import tariffs on steel and aluminum, Donald Trump has been able to force US allies such as South Korea to change the terms of settled trade agreements. But while US trade partners may accept offers they can't refuse, many countries will no longer trust the US to negotiate in good faith.
WASHINGTON, DC – The US-South Korea alliance has been one of the most dramatic geopolitical success stories of the post-war years. But US President Donald Trump now seems determined to do away with the economic and strategic benefits of that longstanding relationship.