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Trump Revives Trade War, Threatening Steep Aug. 1 Tariffs on Allies

President Trump said Japan and South Korea, two of America’s closest allies, would face tariffs of 25 percent unless the countries reach some kind of trade agreement with the United States. Other countries received notice of higher levies.

© Michael A. McCoy for The New York Times

President Trump is continuing to impose or threaten tariffs on Japan’s and South Korea’s major exports, including cars, steel and electronics.

Trump Revives Trade War, Threatening Steep Aug. 1 Tariffs on Allies

President Trump said Japan and South Korea, two of America’s closest allies, would face tariffs of 25 percent unless the countries reach some kind of trade agreement with the United States. Other countries received notice of higher levies.

© Michael A. McCoy for The New York Times

President Trump is continuing to impose or threaten tariffs on Japan’s and South Korea’s major exports, including cars, steel and electronics.
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