South Korea’s Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan is set to visit Washington on Thursday to hold high-level talks with U.S. officials following President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to raise tariffs on South Korean goods, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. The visit underscores growing trade tensions between the United States and South Korea and highlights Seoul’s efforts to protect its export-driven economy from potential fallout. The planned tariff hikes announced by President Trump have raised concerns among South Korean policymakers and businesses, particularly as global trade uncertainty remains elevated. Market participants and exporters will be closely watching the talks for signals on whether the proposed U.S. tariffs on South Korean goods could be delayed, revised, or implemented as planned. As trade policy continues to be a key issue in U.S.-Asia relations, Minister Kim’s Washington visit comes at a crucial moment for both governments.