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31 Jul 2025, 02:38

The USA imposes a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea

  • South Korea is investing $350 billion in the USA under a new agreement.
  • The 15% tariff on imports from South Korea is part of the agreement.
  • Lee Jae-myung plans to meet with Trump at the White House.

President of the USA Donald Trump announced that the country will impose a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea as part of a new trade agreement. He reported this on the Truth Social platform on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

The agreement stipulates that South Korea will invest $350 billion in projects in the USA, which will be selected by Trump. Of this amount, $150 billion will be allocated for partnerships in construction. Trump also stated that South Korea will purchase $100 billion of liquefied natural gas and other energy products.

The President of South Korea Lee Jae-myung noted that the agreement will improve the position of South Korea in the global arena. He plans to visit the White House in the next two weeks for a meeting with Trump.

As part of the agreement, it is expected that South Korea will open its markets to American goods, such as automobiles and agricultural products, without import tariffs.

Tags: USA/Economy

Articles on this topic:

  • www.forbes.com - U.S. Reaches 15% Tariff Deal With South Korea Ahead Of August Deadline
  • japannews.yomiuri.co.jp - Trump Says US Will Set 15% Tariff on South Korean Imports under New Deal
  • edition.cnn.com - Trump announces trade agreement with South Korea ahead of August 1 tariff deadline
  • www.theguardian.com - US to impose 15% tariffs on South Korea as part of trade deal, Donald Trump says
  • www.bbc.com - Trump announces deal to impose 15% tariff on South Korea
  • www.globaltimes.cn - Trump announces trade agreement with South Korea
  • www.dw.com - Trump strikes tariff deal with S. Korea as deadline nears
  • newsukraine.rbc.ua - Trump strikes trade deal with South Korea featuring 15% tariffs