Donald Trump raises South Korean tariffs to twenty five percent after trade deal delay

US President Donald Trump increased tariffs on South Korean imports to 25 percent following delays in a trade agreement. This move impacts major automakers.

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US USUSPresident Donald Trump donald trumpannounced a significant escalation in trade policy today, hiking tariffs on imports from South Korea KRKRto 25 percent. This decision, backed by Vice President JD Vance jd vance, comes after the USgovernment cited a failure by Seoul to implement a major trade deal reached last year. The primary focus of the new measures includes the automotive sector, creating immediate pressure on manufacturers like Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation .
A car carrier transporting vehicles made by South Korea's automaker Kia Motors, a sister company of Hyundai Motors, travels near Pyeongtaek port in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
A car carrier transporting vehicles made by South Korea's automaker Kia Motors, a sister company of Hyundai Motors, travels near Pyeongtaek port in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
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