President Trump Increases Tariffs on South Korean Imports to Twenty-Five Percent Following Trade Deal Delays

President Trump raised tariffs on South Korean goods to 25% due to legislative delays. The move follows a drop in exports and significant currency devaluation.

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President donald trump announced today that the USUS will increase tariffs on imports from KRKR from 15% to 25%. This decision stems from frustration over the South Korean Parliament's delay in enacting a major trade agreement. The move is expected to have deep implications for the trade dynamics between the two nations, impacting major sectors and the stability of the regional economy.
Activists hold signs condemning the violation of South Korea's sovereignty, Donald Trump's tariff policy, and the U.S. shielding of Coupang during an anti-Trump rally in front of the U.S. embassy in Seoul, South Korea, January 27, 2026. Yonhap via REUTERS
Activists hold signs condemning the violation of South Korea's sovereignty, Donald Trump's tariff policy, and the U.S. shielding of Coupang during an anti-Trump rally in front of the U.S. embassy in Seoul, South Korea, January 27, 2026. Yonhap via REUTERS
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