Tariffs, domestic instability and weak diplomacy are driving Korean conglomerates to behave like post-national entities
Hyundai Motor Group announced on Tuesday that it will invest $21 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, reflecting not just efforts to avoid Trump-era tariffs but a growing shift in how South Korea’s biggest conglomerates manage risk, pursue growth and define national loyalty.
This realignment is not just economic but structural: South Korean conglomerates are prioritizing alignment with U.S. industrial policy over Seoul's trade strategy.
Hyundai Motor Group announced on Tuesday that it will invest $21 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, reflecting not just efforts to avoid Trump-era tariffs but a growing shift in how South Korea’s biggest conglomerates manage risk, pursue growth and define national loyalty.
This realignment is not just economic but structural: South Korean conglomerates are prioritizing alignment with U.S. industrial policy over Seoul's trade strategy.
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