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Trump Threatens Tariff Hike Amid South Korea Trade Delays

2/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on South Korean goods from 15% to 25% due to delays in a trade deal tied to a $350 billion investment.
South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio amid tariff tensions.
South Korea's National Assembly plans to finalize an investment bill by March 9 with safeguards against future tariff hikes.

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on South Korean goods from 15% to 25% due to delays in a trade deal tied to a $350 billion investment.
South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio amid tariff tensions.
South Korea's National Assembly plans to finalize an investment bill by March 9 with safeguards against future tariff hikes.