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US Imposes Massive 25 Percent Tariff on South Korean Exports Shocking Global Trade Landscape in 2025

US Imposes Massive 25 Percent Tariff on South Korean Exports Shocking Global Trade Landscape in 2025

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 Welcome to South Korea Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to source for the latest on trade tensions, tariff developments, and headline stories affecting South Korea and its vital relationship with the United States.

As of early May 2025, the United States under President Donald Trump has executed a dramatic overhaul of its tariff policies, shaking global trade and placing new, heavier burdens on South Korean exporters. On April 9, U.S. authorities officially imposed a 25 percent tariff on all South Korean exports to the U.S.—a significant escalation from the baseline 10 percent tariff now applied to most countries. This move follows Trump’s announcement at a Rose Garden event dubbed “Liberation Day,” where he revealed sweeping reciprocal tariffs targeting countries deemed to have unfair trade practices or significant trade barriers. South Korea’s 25 percent tariff lands just above Japan’s 24 percent and the European Union’s 20 percent, but is lighter compared to Vietnam at 46 percent or China, where combined new and prior measures now reach a staggering 104 percent according to The Chosun Ilbo and Korea Herald.

The rapid policy changes also came with confusion, as initial U.S. executive order documents listed a 26 percent rate for South Korea. After urgent negotiations by Seoul officials with the U.S. Commerce Department and U.S. Trade Representative, the final rate was confirmed at 25 percent. While a single percentage point might seem minor, South Korea’s substantial export volume means even small changes could result in billions of dollars in additional duties, as Yonhap News Agency reports.

Until recently, South Korea enjoyed largely duty-free access to the U.S. market thanks to the 2007 bilateral Free Trade Agreement. The new tariffs signal a major policy reversal and have sent a shockwave through South Korea’s export-driven economy. Car manufacturers like Hyundai and Kia, which sold 1.7 million vehicles in the U.S. in 2024, are expected to feel the pinch, especially since about a million of those vehicles are shipped from Korea or Mexico, while many auto parts are imported from Korea for assembly in U.S. factories, as outlined by the Korea Economic Institute of America.

Meanwhile, President Trump’s administration maintains that these tariffs are justified responses to what he calls “unfair barriers” and currency manipulation, though experts question the accuracy and methodology behind the reciprocal rates and the broader impacts on global supply chains.

South Korean officials continue to lobby for relief, but as of today, South Korea’s exporters face a tough reality: higher costs, imminent disruptions in industries like automobiles and steel, and uncertain ground for future trade negotiations. With these dramatic shifts, all eyes remain on how the South Korean government and exporters will adapt, and whether future rounds of talks might bring relief or further escalation.

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