U.S. Steel Tariffs Spark Concerns in South Korea

Hold onto your smartphones, trade watchers! The U.S. just dropped a 25% tariff bomb on all steel and aluminum imports—no exemptions, no mercy. President Trump’s latest executive order is sending shockwaves through global markets, and South Koreans are sounding the alarm.

Is This a Political Power Play?

In exclusive CGTN street interviews, some Seoul residents called the move a \"political bluff\" designed to strong-arm other nations. \"It’s like a high-stakes game of chicken,\" one local remarked, \"but everyone knows tariffs hurt more than they help.\"

Fair Trade or Foul Play?

Others weren’t holding back: \"This is straight-up unfair,\" said a young entrepreneur. \"The U.S. is flexing its superpower muscles while smaller economies get squeezed.\" Critics warn the tariffs could dent South Korea’s $1.3 billion steel exports to America—and strain global trade ties.

With tensions rising, will this spark a domino effect? Stay tuned as we track this trade rollercoaster.

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South Koreans believe U.S. tariff policy will hurt trade relations

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