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White House-Korea tariff
White House official says Koreans have made 'no progress' on fulfilling their end of trade deal
By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- A White House official said Tuesday that South Koreans have made "no progress" on fulfilling their end of a bilateral trade deal although U.S. President Donald Trump lowered tariffs on the Asian country.
The official made the remarks a day after Trump said he is increasing "reciprocal" tariffs and auto duties on South Korea to 25 percent from 15 percent, taking issue with a delay in the Asian country's legislative procedures supporting the implementation of the trade deal.
"The simple reality is that South Korea reached a deal with the Trump administration to secure lower tariffs," the official said in response to a question from Yonhap News Agency.
"While the President lowered tariffs on Korea, the Koreans have made no progress on fulfilling their end of the bargain," the official added.
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