Delayed US Investment Bill Threatens South Korea Exports

South Korea's exports reached a February record of $67.4 billion as semiconductor shipments surged 160% year-on-year to $25.1 billion, contributing to nine consecutive monthly records since June. However, automobile exports fell 20.8% amid tariffs and sectoral declines, while lawmakers' stalemate over the Special Act to underpin a planned $350 billion U.S. investment risks provoking U.S. trade measures and imperiling the government's $800 billion export target.