Korea will continue holding "amicable" consultations with the United States on tariff issues to safeguard the favorable export conditions secured through its bilateral trade deal with the U.S., Seoul's industry minister said Monday. Kim Jung-kwan, minister of trade, industry and resources, also vowed continued support for local businesses to boost their global competitiveness amid trade uncertainties. "Under the principle of maximizing national interest, the government will continue close communications and pursue amicable consultations to ensure that the balance of benefits and favorable export conditions secured through the Korea-U.S. tariff agreement are not undermined," he said, according to the ministry. Kim made the remarks in a meeting with local business representatives to discuss Seoul's strategy after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down U.S. President Donald Trump's use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to justify duties on Korea and other trading partners, including "reciprocal" tariffs. Following the ruling, Trump announced a new temporary global