South Korea's surge in used-car exports softens impact of U.S. tariffs

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South Korea's surge in used-car exports softens impact of U.S. tariffs

japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/09/30/economy/south-korea-used-car-us-tariffs

South Korea exported $5.5 billion cars in August, up 9% from a year earlier and the highest monthly total on record. Used car exports jumped 35% to $711.5 million the same month.

This story appeared on japantimes.co.jp, 2025-09-30 03:14:00.