Global Trade Order and Future Prospects│Hal Brands, YEO Han-koo and Terry Martin

The global trade order is undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by complex factors such as geopolitical conflicts, supply chain restructuring, and responses to climate change. In particular, the strengthening of U.S. protectionism has introduced new tariff policies, while U.S.-China tensions and regional economic integration present further challenges. Moreover, AI, tech, and platform companies are prompting the need for tariff policies different from those applied to traditional trade in physical goods. In this session, YEO Han-koo, Korea’s Trade Minister, will shed light on Korea’s strategies and the broader global trends. In addition, Professor Hal Brands, a global geopolitical expert, is expected to expand the discussion by linking security and trade, offering new perspectives on the emerging trade order. #tariffs #negotiationskills #korea 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Korea–U.S. Trade Negotiations 05:15 Trump and Tariffs 08:25 The U.S. Shipbuilding Industry 12:38 Outlook for U.S. Protectionism 16:13 Korea’s Diplomatic Direction Between the U.S. and China 19:59 The Impact of Protectionism on the U.S. 23:02 The Trilateral Alliance: The U.S., Korea, and Japan 26:05 Q&A 28:09 U.S.–China Negotiations and Rare Earths 31:43 Korea–U.S. Collaboration in the AI Industry Copyright ⓒ Maeil Business Newspaper. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use (including for AI learning) are prohibited.