# South Korea is seeking favorable terms for United States tariffs on memory chip imports.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-01-18 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- South Korea will negotiate for favorable U.S. tariff terms specifically for memory chip imports.
- A prior agreement ensures South Korea avoids worse U.S. chip tariffs than its key competitors.
- U.S. tariffs on some advanced computing chips are expected to have limited impact on Korean firms.
- South Korea's presidential office and trade minister are publicly addressing U.S. tariff repercussions.

**Companies:** Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix
**Countries:** South Korea, United States

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