U.S.-South Korea trade tensions are escalating over allegations that Seoul unfairly targeted e-commerce giant Coupang. The dispute centers on a record fine following a 2025 data breach.
A July 2026 U.S. House Judiciary Committee report labeled the regulatory actions a harassment campaign. South Korean officials denied the claims, maintaining that their actions were lawful and non-discriminatory.
U.S. lawmakers are now urging the U.S. Trade Representative to launch a Section 301 investigation. This probe could result in retaliatory tariffs on South Korean goods.