Breaking: Trump’s Letter to Japan & South Korea | 25% Tariff Begins
Just two days before a critical tariff pause is set to expire, former US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new trade measures. Starting August 1st, 2025, the United States will impose 25% tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea. In official statements, Trump warned both nations that any increase in their tariffs would be met with further US hikes, intensifying the standoff. This move is part of an ongoing strategy to address America’s substantial trade deficits. 68.5 billion with Japan and $66 billion with South Korea in 2024. The July 9th deadline marks the end of a 90-day period where tariffs were capped at 10% intended to give negotiators time to reach new agreements. So far, only Vietnam and Britain have finalized deals. Markets have already reacted with US stocks falling and Asian markets showing resilience. These developments could signal the start of renewed global trade tensions in 2025.
📢 Breaking Trade News
Just 2 days before the reciprocal tariff pause expires on July 9, former US President Donald Trump announced that 25% tariffs will be applied on imports from Japan and South Korea starting August 1, 2025.
📝 In official letters posted on Truth Social, Trump warned both nations:
“If you raise your tariffs, we’ll add that to the 25%.”
🔺 While negotiations had capped tariffs at 10% till July 9, deals have only been finalized with Vietnam and Britain.
🌐 Is this the beginning of a new wave of global trade tension?
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