Trump launches tariff attack on South Korea: 25% on all products

Washington, DC – US President Donald Trump has stirred up a new storm in trade relations with South Korea. He announced a shocking 25% tariff on a wide range of South Korean products.

The surprise move comes as part of Trump’s “America First” policy. Washington is seeking to pressure Seoul to adjust its trade balance and reduce its massive trade deficit. The tariffs cover electronics, automobiles, and manufactured goods. This threatens to ignite new economic tensions between the two allies.

Analysts warn that the decision could raise prices in the US market and disrupt global supply chains. Meanwhile, South Korean importers are preparing to take urgent measures to cope with the sudden economic blow.

Trump asserted that the move is necessary to protect American industry and secure jobs for millions of Americans, stating that “the government will not stand idly by while the American economy is drained.”

South Korea’s response was swift. Seoul announced that it will explore all legal and economic options to respond to what it called a “unilateral and sudden move” that threatens trade between the two countries. The trade dispute between Washington and Seoul appears to be escalating. Meanwhile, global markets are closely watching the repercussions of these decisions.