WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno issued the following press release:
Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sent a letter to United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calling for a formal investigation, including potential Section 301 tariffs, into South Korea's aggressive regulatory campaign against American businesses such as Coupang. Seoul exploited a data breach as a pretext to weaponize regulators against U.S. companies despite decades of American security and economic support.
"Reciprocity is not optional. I respectfully request that USTR initiate a formal investigation under available authorities, including Section 301 if warranted, pursue consultations under our trade agreements, and prepare proportionate counterme...