27.01.2026 06:30
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on automobiles, lumber, pharmaceuticals, and all other reciprocal tariffs imposed on South Korea have been increased from 15% to 25% due to the failure to implement the trade agreement.
US President Donald Trump made a striking post on his social media account regarding South Korea, which has not implemented the trade agreement.
Emphasizing that trade agreements are very important for the US, Trump stated that they are quickly taking action to reduce tariffs in accordance with the terms agreed upon in each of these agreements.
"THEY DID NOT COMPLY WITH THE AGREEMENT"
Trump noted that they expect the same approach from their trade partners, claiming that the South Korean parliament did not comply with the agreement made with the US.
Reminding that they reached a "big agreement" with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on July 30, 2025, Trump reported that they reaffirmed these conditions during his visit to the country on October 29, 2025.
"I AM INCREASING TARIFFS TO 25%"
Trump stated, "Since the Korean Parliament has not implemented our historic trade agreement, which is at their discretion, I am increasing all reciprocal tariffs on South Korea, including automobiles, lumber, pharmaceuticals, and others, from 15% to 25%."