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U.S. imposes 12.5% tariffs on South Korea and Japan citing forced labor concerns
Yonhap ENLO·US · KR · JP·3 days ago
The European Commission stated that new US import tariffs are consistent with the August 2025 bilateral trade framework agreement. These duties replace temporary measures previously mandated by a US Supreme Court ruling, signaling a transition to a more structured regulatory trade environment.
Large-scale wildfires are actively spreading across France and Spain, particularly threatening Bordeaux and Madrid, leading to mass evacuations and significant atmospheric impact. Concurrently, global markets are exhibiting increased volatility, with the VIX rising and the Japanese Yen reaching a 40-year low. The full extent of property damage and the long-term economic impact of both situations remain unclear.