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South Korea to step up US trade talks before tariffs kick in on Aug 1
The Straits Times
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July 7, 2025
SEOUL – South Korea said it planned to intensify trade talks with the US and considered President Donald Trump’s plan for a 25 per cent tariff from Aug 1 as effectively extending a grace period on implementing reciprocal tariffs. US Secretary of...
South Korean won, Thai baht firm on hopes US trade deals still salvageable
Business Recorder
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July 8, 2025
The South Korean won and Thai baht rebounded on Tuesday after President Donald Trump confirmed their US tariff rates would remain unchanged until August 1, giving both countries more time to negotiate and secure better trade deals. The won...
South Korean Economy In Doldrums Amid Weak Domestic Demand, US Tariff Uncertainty
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 8 (IANS) The South Korean economy remains subdued amid weak domestic demand and worsening external uncertainties stemming from the United States' aggressive tariff policy, among other factors, a state-run think tank said...
South Korean Household Surplus Funds Climb for Third Quarter
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korean household surplus funds climbed for the third consecutive quarter, driven by increased deposits and securities holdings, Bank of Korea (BOK) data revealed Tuesday. Net surplus funds—calculated as financial assets minus...
South Korea faces no-win dilemma over China’s Victory Day invitation
Korea Pro
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July 8, 2025
How Seoul handles Beijing’s invitation could reshape perceptions among allies and adversaries alike, experts say President Lee Jae-myung's decision on whether to attend China’s Sept. 3 Victory Day celebrations risks being interpreted as a shift in...
Seoul vows to step up negotiations as Trump announces 25% tariffs on goods from Japan, South Korea
The Straits Times
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July 7, 2025
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on July 7 began telling trade partners - from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players - that sharply higher US tariffs will start August 1, marking a new phase in the trade war he...
South Korea’s Euro-Denominated Sovereign Bonds Draw Record Demand in London Debut
The Korea Bizwire
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July 7, 2025
Seoul’s Euro-Denominated Sovereign Bonds Surge on Global Demand (Image supported by ChatGPT) SEJONG, July 7 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s latest euro-denominated foreign exchange stabilization bond (FESB) offering in London has garnered...
South Korean markets gain after new Donald Trump’s tariff deadline; Kospi, Kosdaq rise
Mint
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July 8, 2025
South Korean stock market traded higher on Tuesday, mirroring gains across broader Asian markets, as investors weighed the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats on 14 trading partners, including Japan and South Korea. The...
Donald Trump Warns Japan & South Korea, 25% US Tariffs To Begin August 1
Free Press Journal
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Trump Sends Letters, Plans New Tariffs on Japan and South Korea | Image Generated by Grok. | Washington: US President Donald Trump has announced that he will start charging 25 percent import tax (tariff) on goods coming from Japan and South Korea...
World : South Korea To Hold Response Meeting As Trump Unveils Tariffs, Extends Deadline
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
SEOUL, July 8 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- The South Korean presidential office said it will hold a response meeting with relevant ministries on Tuesday to discuss measures for tariff negotiations with the United States, as US President Donald Trump said...
Global Stocks Tumble As Trump Slaps New Tariffs On Japan, South Korea, Others
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 8, 2025
U.S. equity markets experienced a sharp decline on Monday following President Donald Trump’s unexpected announcement of a sweeping round of tariffs targeting key trade partners, including Japan, South Korea, and South Africa. The Dow Jones...
world Japan, South Korea hit with 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to leaders
Asiaone
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July 8, 2025
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS — US President Donald Trump on Monday (July 7) began telling trade partners — from powerhouse suppliers like Japan and South Korea to minor players — that sharply higher US tariffs will start Aug 1, marking a new phase in the...
Japan, South Korea face 25% tariffs as Trump ramps up trade war in letters to 14 nations
Zawya
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WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday ramped up his trade war telling 14 nations, from powerhouse suppliers such as Japan and South Korea to minor trade players, that they now face sharply higher tariffs from a new deadline...
Japan, South Korea face 25% US tariffs in trade war
RTE Ireland
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July 8, 2025
US President Donald Trump has opened a new phase in the trade war he launched this year, telling partners, from powerhouse suppliers such as Japan and South Korea to minor players, that they face sharply higher tariffs from 1 August. The...
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea amid escalating trade war
News.Az
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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of tariffs, imposing a 25% levy on imports from key allies Japan and South Korea starting August 1, intensifying the trade war that has rocked global markets since April. The move, outlined in...
Trump says 25% tariffs to be slapped on Japan, South Korea on Aug. 1
Kyodo News+
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July 8, 2025
WASHINGTON - The United States will impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea starting Aug. 1, President Donald Trump said Monday, further ramping up pressure on the key U.S. allies to reduce trade barriers and compromise to...
Trump Imposes 25 Percent Tariffs on Japan, South Korea
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) President Donald Trump announced Monday via social media that the United States will implement 25-percent tariffs on Japanese and South Korean imports effective August 1. Through letters directed to the South Korean president and Japanese...
Donald Trump to put 25 per cent tariffs on Japan, South Korea
News9 Live
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July 8, 2025
Biz News Trump provided notice of the tariffs to begin on August 1 by posting letters on Truth Social that were addressed to the leaders of both countries (Pic: depositphotos) Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday placed a 25 per cent tax...
Japan, South Korea in Trump's firing line with China on the sidelines
Nikkei Asia
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TOKYO/SEOUL -- Japan and South Korea found themselves in the firing line of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff measures on Tuesday, threatened with 25% "reciprocal" tariffs unless they reach a trade deal with Washington by Aug. 1. Japan and...
‘Truly regrettable’: Trump slaps 25% tariffs on South Korea and Japan. What now?
South China Morning Post
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July 8, 2025
US President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of 25 per cent tariffs on imports from key trade partners including South Korea and Japan has been viewed less as a final blow and more as a high-stakes bargaining tactic. The move highlights...