South Korean leader Han Duck-soo is taking a different approach from China over Trump’s tariff war

Seoul, South Korea
CNN
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South Korea will not follow China in fighting back against tariffs imposed by the United States, its leader told CNN in an exclusive interview on Tuesday, as he touted plans to try to secure a deal with President Donald Trump.

The Asian democracy and longtime US ally faces 25% tariffs as part of Trump’s global tariffs rollout this week, which could hammer an export-led economy that fills American homes and roads with brands like Samsung, LG and Hyundai and drive up the cost of those goods for consumers.

Acting President Han Duck-soo, who stepped into the role after his predecessor was ousted over a martial law crisis that is still…