In a recent op-ed for The Hill, former National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien highlighted the need for the U.S. to shield American companies from stringent regulations imposed by Korea and Japan.
O’Brien, who served in Trump’s administration and is considered a potential candidate for a future security advisor or Secretary of State role if Donald Trump is re-elected, asserted that American businesses, particularly in the technology sector, face significant challenges due to protectionist policies and unfair trade practices from allied nations.
O’Brien wrote, “American companies, especially in tech development, are feeling the pinch from protectionist policies and unfair trade practices abroad, from both allies and adversaries.”
Furthermore, he expanded the focus from China to the European Union (EU), Korea, and Japan. He added, “American allies such as Japan, South Korea, Brazil, and Turkey — are considering similar efforts to hamstring American tech competition in support of their domestic enterprises.”
However, he did not specify how Korea’s regulations have impeded American businesses. However, in a previous op-ed last year, he criticized South Korea’s “Platform Fair Competition Promotion Act” for creating barriers to U.S. companies operating in the region.
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