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Korean Battery Giants Ride Out EV Slump with U.S. Tax Credits, Eye Trump Tariff Risks

Korean Battery Giants Ride Out EV Slump with U.S. Tax Credits, Eye Trump Tariff Risks

SEOUL, April 30 (Korea Bizwire) —  South Korea’s major battery makers are increasingly reliant on U.S. subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) as a prolonged slump in electric vehicle (EV) demand—known as the “EV chasm”—drags on, clouding earnings prospects and investment strategies. Now, growing political uncertainty in Washington is further complicating the industry’s outlook. Companies like [...]

South Korea’s Economy Shrinks Amid Political Turmoil and Trump Tariff Shock

South Korea’s Economy Shrinks Amid Political Turmoil and Trump Tariff Shock

SEOUL, April 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean economy posted negative growth for the first time in about a year in the first quarter of 2025, central bank data showed Thursday, amid a domestic political crisis and uncertainties stemming from the Donald Trump administration’s sweeping tariff scheme. The country’s real gross domestic product (GDP) [...]