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Trump-S Korea-tariffs
Trump says U.S. is raising auto, reciprocal tariffs on S. Korea
By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that he's raising "reciprocal" tariffs and auto tariffs on South Korea to 25 percent from 15 percent as the Asian ally's legislature has not approved a bilateral trade deal.
Trump made the surprise announcement in a social media post, saying that his administration has acted "swiftly" to reduce its tariffs following trade deals and expects its trading partners "to do the same."
"South Korea's Legislature is not living up to its Deal with the United States. President Lee and I reached a Great Deal for both Countries on July 30, 2025, and we reaffirmed these terms while I was in Korea on October 29, 2025. Why hasn't the Korean Legislature approved it?" Trump wrote on Truth Social.
"Because the Korean Legislature hasn't enacted our Historic Trade Agreement, which is their prerogative, I am hereby increasing South Korean TARIFFS on Autos, Lumber, Pharma, and all other Reciprocal TARIFFS, from 15% to 25%. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
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