Coupang becomes a flashpoint in Trump’s digital trade push
TL;DR
Coupang, South Korea’s largest online retailer nicknamed the 'Amazon of Asia,' has actively aligned with the U.S. on digital policy and expanded its Washington lobbying, making it a focal point as the Trump administration pursues tariffs and Seoul advances digital regulations that critics say discriminate against American firms; despite a tentative trade deal, Coupang’s data breach and related investigations keep the U.S.–Korea digital policy debate in flux.
- Most Americans have never used their website. The company has become a player in Washington, anyway. Politico
- US House panel issues subpoena to Coupang as part of probe Reuters
- Coupang’s Influence Campaign Creates Powerful Washington Allies Bloomberg.com
- Coupang data leak threatens South Korea-US ties amid tariff tensions South China Morning Post
- Coupang breach toll grows further scworld.com
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