Samsung Electronics said a trade deal that will see Washington charge 15% tariffs on imports from South Korea reduces uncertainty, as it forecast more major chip orders after signing a $16.5 billion deal with Elon Musk's Tesla .

Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) on Thursday said that a trade agreement with the U.S., which imposes 15% tariffs on imports from South Korea, helps reduce uncertainty.

LG Energy already supplies batteries to Tesla and General MotorsGM. Tesla's decision to contract with LG Energy for LFP batteries comes just days afte