Seoul to work with US to uphold 15% tariff rate: Cheong Wa Dae
ONP Summary
Trump's administration announced new tariffs of 10-12.5% on approximately 60 countries, replacing a universal tariff that expired after the Supreme Court rejected its legal basis. The action affects numerous nations including European Union members and is justified as addressing inadequate forced labor protections.
Progressive:Trade war escalation — progressive outlets frame Trump's move as resuming aggressive commercial conflict after a Supreme Court setback, continuing an escalatory campaign.
Conservative:Forced labor enforcement — conservative outlets characterize the tariffs as Trump addressing inadequate labor protections in affected countries.
South Korea said Friday it would continue consultations with the Trump administration to ensure that new US tariffs imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act do not push the tariffs on Korean goods above the 15 percent agreed upon by the two countries last year.
“South Korea and the United States share the understanding that the tariff agreement should be honored,” a Cheong Wa Dae official said on condition of anonymity.
“We plan to consult closely with the US side to ensure that the 15 percent ...
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