트럼프 2기 행정부의 통상정책: 경제안보 전략을 중심으로

This study aimed to examine the strategic linkage between economy and the security as reflected in the trade policy of the second Trump administration, and explored appropriate response strategies for the Republic of Korea. Under the “America First” doctrine, the Trump administration framed trade deficits as a national security crisis and implemented tariff measures such as blanket tariffs and reciprocal tariffs that extended beyond the scope of traditional trade policy, positioning tariffs as leverage. This approach was notably manifested in the form of a “package deal” that combined military strength with economic pressure, signaling an expanded conception of economic security across U.S. foreign and trade policy. Accordingly, this study analyzed the core principles of the Trump administration’s foreign and trade strategies, as well as the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) report on trade barriers concerning Korea, to propose strategic policy directions for the Republic of Korea. Participation in emerging economic-security frameworks such as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) and the Quad, along with efforts to enhance industrial resilience and diversify trade partnerships, were identified as key policy priorities moving forward.