US EditionTrump announces 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea in first U.S. trade letters
- President Donald Trump announced on July 7 that starting August 1, 2025, a 25% tariff would be applied to products entering the United States from Japan and South Korea.
- The tariffs respond to significant 2024 U.S. trade imbalances of $69.4 billion with Japan and $66 billion with South Korea and aim to pressure them into trade negotiations.
- Trump warned that if Japan or South Korea retaliate with their own tariffs, those increases will be added on top of the 25% U.S. tariff, and evasion attempts will be taxed accordingly.
- The letters posted on social media cautioned against retaliation and emphasized that tariff rates may change depending on each country's relationship with the U.S.
- This tariff move sets a tense stage for trade talks before a July 9 deadline and fits into a broader U.S. strategy that includes tariffs on many countries and attempts to counter China's influence.
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Trump's Trade Tariffs: A Global Economic Power Play
Trump's Trade Tariffs: A Global Economic Power Play President Donald Trump's recent decision to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Japan and South Korea, alongside new tariff rates for a dozen other nations, marks a bold move in his economic strategy. Announced via letters on Truth Social, Trump warned against retaliatory measures from affected countries.The tariffs, scheduled to take effect on August 1, are a part of Trump's plan to revitalize…
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