Trump Slaps South Korea with 25% Tariffs, Escalating Trade Tensions

Washington, D.C. — US President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is raising tariffs on South Korean goods, including automobiles, lumber, and pharmaceuticals, from 15% to 25%. The move comes amid accusations that South Korea has failed to implement a previously agreed-upon trade deal with the United States. “South Korea’s Legislature is not living up…

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Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on French Wine and Champagne as Macron Resists US Peace Initiative

WASHINGTON / DAVOS — US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 200 percent tariffs on French wine and champagne, sharply escalating trade tensions with Europe while openly pressuring French President Emmanuel Macron to join a US-led diplomatic project known as the Board of Peace. Speaking to reporters, Trump linked the tariff threat directly to…

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