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President Donald Trump said Monday that he was increasing tariffs on imported autos, pharmaceuticals, and lumber from South Korea from 15% to 25% because of a delay in that country’s legislature approving a trade deal with the United States reached last summer.

“South Korea’s Legislature is not living up to its Deal with the United States,” Trump said in a Truth Social post.

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[–] homes@piefed.world 20 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Will it last more than a day like his other tariffs didn’t?

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[–] thejml@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's only supposed to last long enough to tank stocks so the insiders can buy the dip and then he'll say "after much consideration, we reached an agreement" and everyone in his circles will buy another yacht.

[–] Rhaedas@fedia.io 3 points 1 day ago

See, tariffs do help some people. Just not the ones that need help.

[–] PetteriPano@lemmy.world 16 points 1 day ago (1 children)

What about those Epstein files, though?

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 day ago

Doesn't he seem to be freaking out about everything? He's back pedaling a lot lately too.

[–] lolo@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 day ago

Just put 1000% tariffs on every country in the world. That will solve ALL your problems, you stupid fucking criminal.

[–] n0respect@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 1 day ago

Trump raises taxes on Americans. Again.

[–] MrSulu@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 day ago

And so he continues selling the myth of tariffs being better for Americans. When will they learn?

[–] adespoton@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Hi South Korea. I’m representing the rest of the world. We’d be happy to have preferred trade agreements with you to cover any shortfalls you may experience due to the US charging their citizens to purchase your products.