Commerce Department Imposes 25% Duties on Samsung and LG Imports from South Korea

The Trump administration's Liberation Day executive order imposed a 25% tariff on South Korean imports, directly targeting consumer electronics exports including Samsung and LG televisions, appliances, and semiconductors. South Korea, a major U.S. ally and the 6th-largest U.S. trading partner, faced among the higher tariff rates. Seoul announced it would seek emergency trade consultations and consider WTO dispute mechanisms.