Trump Closes Korea Tariff Deal at 15%
A new trade deal between South Korea and the U.S. reduces tariffs to 15% and secures $350 billion in investments, benefiting key sectors like energy and shipbuilding.
President Trump has finalized Korea tariffs at 15% through a comprehensive trade agreement that secures $350 billion in Korean investments.
The deal protects sensitive agricultural sectors like rice and beef from additional market opening. The deal was finalized before today’s negotiation deadline, averting the planned 25% tariffs set to take effect August 1.
Trump Korea Trade Agreement Details and Investment Framework
President Trump announced the agreement on Truth Social, stating South Korea would invest $350 billion in US projects. The package includes $100 billion in liquefied natural gas and energy product purchases. Kim Yong-beom, the Korean government’s head of policy department, confirmed the tariff reduction applies to automobiles and other goods starting August 1.
The investment fund allocates $150 billion specifically to shipbuilding, including vessel construction and maintenance operations. An additional $200 billion targets semiconductors, nuclear power, secondary batteries, and biotechnology sectors. These investments will be finalized during the upcoming summit between Presidents Trump and Lee Jae-myung.
South Korea successfully defended its agricultural interests despite strong US pressure for market opening. The government maintained restrictions on rice imports and beef from cattle over 30 months old. Kim Yong-beom emphasized that food security concerns guided the decision to reject additional agricultural concessions.
The agreement positions South Korea favorably compared to other trading partners facing similar tariff pressures. Semiconductor and pharmaceutical products will receive treatment equal to that of other nations under future trade measures. Trump indicated that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will visit the White House within two weeks to formalize arrangements.
The Korea deal follows Trump’s successful negotiations with Japan and the Philippines last week. Japan agreed to a $550 billion investment package with 15% tariffs, while the Philippines accepted 19% tariffs.
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