The president of the United States, has notified this Monday by letter to Japan and South Korea about what As of August 1 imported goods from both Asian countries will be taxed with 25%tariffs.
And that’s not all. The American president has warned that These tariffs could increase another 25% if countries affected by the measure They also decide to increase their tariffs on US products.
“Unfortunately, our relationship has been far from reciprocal. As of August 1, 2025, we will charge Japan a tariff of only 25% over each and every one of the Japanese products sent to the United Statesnot including sectoral tariffs, “is detailed in the letter sent to the Japan government by the White House. The document has been shared by Trump through its social social network.
“Please understand that 25% is much less than what is needed to eliminate the commercial deficit we have with their country “is pointed out in the letter, which is identical for both Japan and South Korea.
Likewise, Trump has asked Japan and Korea to open his markets, which he currently considers “closed.” The US president has also urged Eliminate its “tariff, non -tariff, regulatory and commercial barriers” to, “perhaps”, adjust the 25%rate.
In the letter, they are also reminded of Japanese and South Korean companies than the products manufactured in the US will not be taxed with tariffsso it encourages them invest in American territory.
