- South Korean companies that have benefited from the global AI boom are using their significant cash reserves to acquire US technology assets and build local capabilities.
- The investment push is partly a defensive measure against potential future US trade policies, including tariffs proposed by Donald Trump.
- Samsung Electronics is among the major players leading this trend, with its leadership recently engaging with US industry peers to explore further investment opportunities.
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“Companies make biggest US investment push in years to build up tech capabilities and avoid Donald Trump’s tariffs”