I had a good discussion today with Korea’s trade minister Yeo Han-koo. I made clear that the unjustified targeting of American technology companies and unfair treatment of Coupang by the Lee administration are not acceptable, especially from a friend of 70 years.

Korea is a vital ally, but I will work with my colleagues in Congress and the Trump Administration to ensure that U.S. companies are not mistreated, that American exporters have access to foreign markets, and that countries like Korea keep the commitments they have made in recent trade and investment agreements.

My bottom line: There are consequences for state-sponsored hostile actions towards American companies and American citizens.