US to impose 15% tariffs on South Korea as part of trade deal, Donald Trump says

<p>President Lee Jae Myung says deal puts South Korea on an equal or better footing than other countries</p><p>President Donald Trump has said the US will charge a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea as part of an agreement with the Asian trading partner that avoids even higher levies.</p><p>“I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has agreed to a Full and Complete Trade Deal with the Republic of Korea,” Trump said on Truth Social on Wednesday.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/31/south-korea-tariffs-us-trade-deal-trump">Continue reading...</a>