U.S. President Donald Trump walked after he arrived at the White House in Washington, DC, USA on July 6, 2025.
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The U.S. will impose a 25% blanket tariff on imports from Japan and South Korea starting August 1, President Donald Trump Revealed on Monday.
Trump, A pair Truth Society Postsscreenshots of the letter shared were obviously sent to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung to decide on the new tariff rate.
US President, Donald Trump’s letter to the President of the Republic of Korea.
Donald Trump through the Truth Society
US President, Donald Trump’s letter to the President of the Republic of Korea.
Donald Trump through the Truth Society
Letter from US President Donald Trump to the Japanese Prime Minister.
Donald Trump through the Truth Society
Letter from US President Donald Trump to the Japanese Prime Minister.
Donald Trump through the Truth Society
Both letters say the 25% tariff is separate from other department-specific responsibilities in key product categories.
The letters also state that “the transfer of goods to evade higher tariffs will be subject to higher tariffs.” In this case, the implementation in this case appears to refer to the transfer of goods to the temporary country before the final shipment in order to violate tariffs.
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