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By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, June 26 (Yonhap) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration could extend its pause on reciprocal tariffs, which is set to expire next month, a White House spokesperson said Thursday, as South Korea and other countries continue talks with Washington to avoid or minimize the impact of the new tariffs.
Karoline Leavitt made the remarks as Trump’s suspension of reciprocal tariffs, including 25 percent duties on South Korea, is set to end on July 8. Seoul has been trying to reach a deal with the Trump administration over tariffs and other related issues before the pause expires.
“Perhaps it could be extended, but that’s a decision for the president to make,” Leavitt told a press briefing.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington on June 26, 2025, in this photo released by UPI. (Yonhap)
On April 2, Trump announced reciprocal tariffs intended to match what other countries impose on U.S. goods. The steep tariffs, including 25 percent duties on South Korean goods, took effect on April 9, but Trump paused them for 90 days that same day to allow for negotiations.
Earlier this month, Trump signaled his openness to extending the pause, but said that an extension might not be necessary.
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