U.S. Trade Minister Huddles with Top Commerce Officials

Commerce secretary hosts high-level trade minister from another country

The South Korean Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo (center) was photographed alongside Jeffrey Kessler (left), who serves as the U.S. undersecretary of commerce for industry and security, and William Kimmitt, a senior advisor from the U.S. Commerce Department, at their gathering in Washington on April 9, 2025. The image was provided by the South Korean ministry the following day. (Photo not for sale) (Yonhap)

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