Coupang dispute sparks U.S.–Korea tariff pressure fears
South Korea’s dismissal of a House Judiciary report accusing it of a targeted campaign against Coupang is straining ties with the U.S., according to people close to the company and officials. Lawmakers warn retaliation—including potentially higher tariffs—if the dispute drags on. The report alleged an unprecedented offensive over a data breach, held hearings, threatened criminal charges against the interim CEO, and imposed a record privacy fine.
Coverage (12)
- FTC Raids Coupang HQ Again, Demanding 10 Years of Data (businesskorea.co.kr)
- FTC carries out on-site probe into Coupang: Sources (koreajoongangdaily.com)
- site probe into Coupang: sources (koreatimes.co.kr)
- site probe into Coupang: sources (koreatimes.co.kr)
- FTC carries out on-site probe into Coupang on previous day: sources (koreaherald.com)
- FTC carries out on-site probe into Coupang on previous day: sources (en.yna.co.kr)
- South Korea’s antitrust watchdog launches fresh raid on Coupang weeks after failed inspection (kedglobal.com)
- FTC raids Coupang again after first attempt comes up empty (koreaherald.com)
- South Korea's FTC Ramps Up Pressure on Coupang, Launches Fresh Probe Over Antitrust Violations (finance.biggo.com)
- US Congress Warns of Tariff Retaliation Over Coupang Sanctions; South Korean Government Pushes Back (finance.biggo.com)
- Coupang dispute fuels new U.S. tariff pressure on South Korea (cnbc.com)
- Coupang dispute fuels new U.S. tariff pressure on South Korea (cnbc.com)