Trump Says US Will Set 15% Tariff on South Korean Imports Under New Deal
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. will charge a 15% tariff on imports from South Korea, down from a threatened 25%, as part of a deal that eases tensions with a top-10 trading partner and key Asian ally.
South Korea also agreed to invest $350 billion in the United States in projects selected by Trump and to purchase energy products worth $100 billion.
The arrangement, announced after Trump met with Korean...
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