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Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on South Korean Imports

Published January 27, 2026, 08:20

US President Donald Trump announced a 25% increase in tariffs on imports from South Korea, including automobiles, lumber, and pharmaceutical products. Trump stated that this move is due to Seoul's failure to implement the trade agreement between the US and South Korea. The South Korean government expressed surprise at the tariff increase, stating that it had not received prior notice. South Korean Trade Minister Kim Jung-koo plans to travel to the US as soon as possible to discuss the issue with his American counterpart, Howard Lattner. This decision is expected to cause tensions in the trade relations between the two countries.