South Korea ↔ reciprocal tariff

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South Korea is directly impacted by reciprocal tariff policies, as evidenced by the U.S. government raising these rates on its imports [1], granting specific product exemptions [2], and modifying the applicable tariff rate [3].

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Tracking Trump's Trade Deals | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Inu Manak, Allison J. Smith · Council on Foreign Relations 3 facts

claimSouth Korea received exemptions from reciprocal tariffs on select products unavailable in the United States, specifically natural resources, pharmaceutical products, and certain aircraft and parts.

quoteOn January 26, 2026, President Donald Trump accused South Korea’s legislature of “not living up to its Deal with the United States,” and raised tariffs on imports of autos, lumber, pharmaceuticals, and all other reciprocal tariffs to 25 percent.

measurementOn July 31, 2025, the White House modified South Korea’s reciprocal tariff rate to 15 percent.