  
Analysis Donald Trump’s new tariff threat to Japan sounds alarm bells in South KoreaVeteran ROK negotiators return to negotiate Washington’s trade measures, but past playbooks may no longer apply  U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs of up to 35% on Japanese imports, just days before the expiration of his administration’s 90-day pause on country-specific tariffs, serves as a direct warning to South Korea of what may lie ahead under a more unrestrained and transactional U.S. trade regime. Seoul has responded by placing its trade policy in the hands of seasoned veterans. President Lee Jae-myung officially appointed Yeo Han-koo as chief trade negotiator last month, while Kim Hyun-chong, though not formally part of the administration, is advising from outside. Both played leading roles in managing U.S. protectionist © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. 
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October 04, 2026Oct 04, 2026
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