📱Trump Imposes 25 % Tariffs on South-Korean Imports
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On April 2 2025 President Trump signed Executive Order 14257 imposing a 25 percent tariff on most South-Korean goods. The order declared a national-security trade emergency and gave allies 90 days (until July 8) to negotiate exemptions.
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Why This Matters
Trade leverage:
Tariffs reset global tech and auto supply chains
Alliance strain:
South Korea hosts 28 500 U.S. troops yet now faces new duties
Checks & balances:
Congress can override Section 232 actions only with a two-thirds vote
Wallet impact:
Chips, phones and EV batteries drive consumer prices and inflation indexes
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What tariff rate did Executive Order 14257 set for most South-Korean imports?
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On which date did President Trump sign EO 14257?
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Which statute lets presidents impose tariffs for “national security” without new legislation?
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EO 14257 pauses the 25 % duty for how many days to allow tariff talks with allies?
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Which product group did the White House call a “critical technology” while flagging future Section 232 add-ons?
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Reuters put total 2024 U.S. electronics imports at nearly what amount (in **billions**)?
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About what share of South-Korean auto exports went to the U.S. in 2024, showing exposure to new tariffs?
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Which Korean ministry unveiled a ₩15 trillion support package for tariff-hit carmakers?
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If talks fail, when do most U.S. tariffs on South-Korean goods kick in?
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In a likely WTO fight, which agreement’s Article XXI (security exception) would Washington cite to defend the tariff?
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Which U.S. Cabinet member told Reuters that chip-specific tariffs were “coming later”?
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Which conglomerate chair met President Lee on June 13 to press for tariff clarity?
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How many **days** does EO 14257 pause the South-Korea tariff before collection begins?
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How many **trillion won** (numeric) did Seoul pledge in liquidity aid for automakers?
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Name South Korea’s **acting finance minister** leading tariff talks with Washington.
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Roughly **how many U.S. troops** are stationed in South Korea (numeric, no commas)?
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Seoul says it may file a WTO case if the U.S. declines an exemption.
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Section 232 automatically ends tariffs after four years unless Congress renews them.
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Treaty allies hosting U.S. troops are automatically exempt from EO 14257 tariffs.
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