Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- South Korea quickly reassured the United States after President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on imports. Trump accused Seoul of delaying implementation of a major trade and investment deal. The proposed increase could push tariffs to 25% from the current 15%, affecting autos, lumber, pharmaceuticals, and other goods.

Trump blamed the South Korean parliament for failing to enact the agreement reached last year. The deal promised $350 billion in South Korean investments in the US in exchange for tariff reductions. The pact also included broader trade and security cooperation and was reaffirmed during Trump's visit to Seoul in October.

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