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Trump Administration Announces Landmark U.S.–South Korea Trade Deal: $350 Billion Investment, Tariff Cuts, and Energy Exports

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant development on global trade, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that the United States and South Korea have reached a “full and complete” trade agreement, just hours before a steep tariff deadline was set to take effect.

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U.S. Tariff Revenue Hits Record $16.3 Billion in April as Trump’s Trade Policies Take Effect

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Port Newark NJ,  U.S. tariff collections surged to a record high in April, with customs duties hitting $16.3 billion for the month, according to data released Monday by the Treasury Department. The spike reflects the growing impact of President Donald Trump’s new trade tariffs, including the 10% across-the-board levy on imports that went into effect on April 2.

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