Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on South Korea, Citing Trade Deal Delay as US Targets Autos, Lumber and Pharma Imports
Published Jan 27, 2026 at 2:02 PM IST
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Trump Slaps 25% Tariff on South Korea, Citing Trade Deal Delay as US Targets Autos, Lumber and Pharma Imports
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% increase in tariffs on imports from South Korea, claiming the country failed to uphold commitments made under a trade agreement reached last year. The new tariffs target key sectors such as autom