Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Thursday he will make utmost efforts to find reasonable solutions to pending trade issues following President Donald Trump’s recent threat to raise tariffs on Korea, as he plans talks with U.S. officials. “I plan to engage in multifaceted discussions to understand the situation within the U.S. government and Congress and find reasonable solutions,” Yeo told reporters at Incheon International Airport before departing for Washington. His U.S. visit comes after Trump announced earlier this week that he will raise “reciprocal” tariffs and auto duties on Korea back to 25 percent, citing Seoul’s lack of progress in the legislative process in ratifying a tariff deal finalized between the two countries in October. “It appears there was an impression that the agreements reached between Korea and the United States were not being properly implemented due to the legislative process in the National Assembly,” Yeo said. “I plan to explain various aspects, including the political situation in the National Assembly and differences with the United States.” In Washington, Ye
