What tariff rate did President Donald Trump threaten to impose on South Korean imports in his July 2025 tariff letter before negotiations lowered it to 15%?
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In an open letter dated July 8, 2025, President Donald Trump announced he would impose a 25% tariff on all South Korean goods entering the United States, citing persistent trade deficits and national...
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