The tariffs on some of America’s closest allies would go into effect Aug. 1, unless the countries reach some kind of trade agreement with the United States.
Author: Ana Swanson and Tony Romm
Trump Revives Trade War, Threatening Steep Aug. 1 Tariffs on Allies
President Trump said Japan and South Korea would face tariffs of 25 percent unless they reached an agreement with the United States. Other countries received notice of higher levies.
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The president further raised already steep tariffs on China, saying that Beijing should not have retaliated against his earlier trade actions.