Cheong Wa Dae says no details finalized after Lutnick's remarks on 'targeted' chip tariff

Published Sep 3, 2026 10:18 am KST

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaks to the press following the G20 Innovation Ministerial at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Wednesday (U.S. time). AFP-Yonhap

No details have been finalized on any new U.S. tariffs on semiconductors, the presidential office here said Thursday, after the U.S. commerce secretary said a "targeted" chip tariff policy is under consideration.

Appearing on a CNBC interview Wednesday (U.S. time), Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the U.S. administration is considering a "targeted" and "thoughtful" tariff policy for semiconductors.

"As far as we know, details related to U.S. semiconductor tariffs have not been finalized," an official at Cheong Wa Dae said.

"The government will closely monitor related developments while closely cooperating with the U.S. to prevent any unfavorable impact on our companies," the official said.

发布于2026年9月3日上午10:18（韩国标准时间）

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美国商务部长霍华德·卢特尼克周三（美国时间）在接受 CNBC 采访时表示，美国政府正在考虑对半导体采取“有针对性”和“深思熟虑”的关税政策。

“据我们所知，与美国半导体关税相关的细节尚未最终确定，”青瓦台一位官员表示。

“政府将密切关注相关事态发展，同时与美国密切合作，以防止对我国企业造成任何不利影响，”该官员表示。