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Large donations by South Korean companies to Trump inauguration seen as preemptive move ahead of tariff war

The list of donors for US President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony has been released, with South Korean conglomerates Samsung, Hyundai Motor, and Hanwha making large donations through US subsidiaries. Observers interpret the donations as an attempt by South Korean companies to proactively seek favorable outcomes related to US tariff policy.