$BTC Trump Threatens 25% Tariff Shock on South Korea — Trade Tensions Back?
Trade war headlines are back on the table.
Donald Trump just warned that the U.S. could raise tariffs on South Korean imports from 15% to 25%, after Seoul’s legislature failed to ratify a key trade agreement last year. What was once a stalled deal is now being framed as leverage — and the message is clear: compliance or consequences.
This isn’t just political theater. A tariff hike of this scale would hit Korean exports, global supply chains, and risk assets all at once. Automobiles, electronics, semiconductors — entire sectors could feel the pressure overnight. Markets hate uncertainty, and tariff threats are one of the fastest ways to inject it.
More importantly, this signals a broader shift. Protectionism isn’t gone — it’s waiting for a trigger. And South Korea may just be the opening move.
If tariffs start climbing again, global markets won’t stay calm for long.
Is this a negotiation tactic… or the start of another trade shock?
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