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Japan, South Korea scramble as Trump threatens to raise tariffs
The United States’ closest security allies in Asia, along with several Southeast Asian countries, have been given another ...
South Korea to step up US trade talks before tariffs kick in on August 1
South Korea said it planned to intensify trade talks with the United States and considered U.S. President Donald Trump's plan ...
Will US tariff pressure on Japan and South Korea push them closer to China?
Even as Washington ramps up pressure on Japan and South Korea to settle trade disputes with the US, diplomatic observers ...
US stocks close little changed despite Trump's tough tariff talk. Copper hits record high
US stocks closed little changed despite Trump's tough tariff talk. Copper climbs to record high after Trump slaps 50% levy on ...
South Korea Seeks US Trade Deadline Extension as Tariffs Loom
South Korean and US trade officials have discussed extending the July 9 deadline for trade deals in a last-minute bid to ...
South Korea trade minister may seek extension to tariff freeze in US talks
South Korea's Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said on Friday that he might request an extension of the freeze on U.S. tariffs that ...
Trump says 25% tariffs coming for Japan and South Korea as trade war escalates again
President Donald Trump sent out letters to nations that haven't entered into trade agreements with the U.S., informing them ...
Trump unveils 25% tariffs on South Korea and Japan, nearly identical to his 'Liberation Day' rates
President Trump announced 25% duties on both South Korea and Japan. The new rates — which aren’t scheduled to take effect ...
US delays higher tariffs but announces new rates for some nations
The US plans to impose a 25% tax on products entering the country from South Korea and Japan on 1 August, President Donald ...