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Trump Announces Trade Deal with South Korea Featuring 15% Tariffs and Major Investments

President Trump announced a trade deal with South Korea, imposing a 15% tariff on South Korean goods. South Korea will invest $350 billion in US projects and purchase $100 billion in energy.

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  • President Trump announced a new trade deal with South Korea, establishing a 15% tariff on South Korean goods imported into the United States as part of the agreement.
  • Under the terms of the deal, US exports and goods shipped to South Korea will not be subject to any tariffs, ensuring favorable conditions for American businesses.
  • South Korea has committed to a substantial investment of $350 billion in various American projects, aiming to strengthen economic ties and foster growth within the US.
  • As part of the agreement, South Korea will also purchase $100 billion worth of liquefied natural gas and other energy products from the United States.
  • This trade agreement underscores South Korea's role as a vital economic partner for the United States, currently ranking as the sixth-largest trading partner and seventh in imports.
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Center-leaning sources frame this story by presenting the specific tariff deal while subtly critiquing President Trump's broader trade policy. They use evaluative language, describing his approach as "volatile" and having "thrown the world economy into chaos," suggesting negative global impact and perceived instability.

"The deal, which will also see Seoul invest $350bn (£264.1bn) in the US, has been touted as a success in South Korea - especially given the record trade surplus of at least $56bn with the US last year."

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"Mr. Trump wrote on Truth Social that South Korean goods will face a 15% tariff — lower than the 25% he threatened earlier this month — while U.S. imports to South Korea will not face tariffs."

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The deal includes a 15% tariff on South Korean goods imported into the U.S., no tariffs on U.S. exports to South Korea, a $350 billion investment from South Korea in U.S. projects, and a $100 billion purchase of U.S. liquefied natural gas and other energy products.

The tariff rate was set at 15%, which is lower than the previously planned 25% tariff that was to take effect on August 1, 2025.

South Korea is the United States' sixth-largest trading partner and ranks seventh in imports from overseas, highlighting its important economic role.

As of the announcement, the South Korean government had not publicly confirmed the trade deal with the United States.

Additional details about South Korea's investment commitments are expected to be announced within two weeks when South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visits the White House for a bilateral meeting.

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