Business Business FILE PHOTO: Trucks are parked at a terminal of the Inland Container Depot in Uiwang, South Korea, November 30, 2022. REUTERS/ Heo Ran/File Photo SEOUL : South Korea's March exports grew for a second month but missed market expectations, as a global trade war triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs raises uncertainty for manufacturers, government data showed on Tuesday. Outbound shipments from Asia's fourth-largest economy stood at $58.24 billion, up 3.1 per cent from a year earlier, weaker than a median 3.5 per cent increase forecast in a Reuters poll of economists. The fresh U.S. tariffs on automobiles will kick in this week, and Trump has threatened duties on chip imports and reciprocal tariffs on major trading partners. Imports grew 2.3 per cent to $53.29 billion, resulting in a preliminary trade surplus of $4.99 billion for March. On average per working day, exports were up 5.5 per cent in March. Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories Get WhatsApp alerts Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app Copyright© Mediacorp 2025. Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be. To continue, upgrade to a supported browser or, for the finest experience, download the mobile app. Upgraded but still having issues? Contact us