Archive · 16 Sep 2025
US Lowers Tariffs on Japanese Autos, Korean Deal Pending
The US is lowering taxes, called tariffs, on cars from Japan this week, making them potentially cheaper.
Cars from South Korea still have higher tariffs.
The US and South Korea also made a deal to lower tariffs, but it's not in effect yet.
Last year, South Korea exported a lot of cars to the US.
Discussions are happening to reduce the tariffs on Korean cars.
US implementing a 15% tariff on Japanese automobiles.
The reduced tariff rate goes into effect this week.
South Korean autos are still subject to a 25% tariff.
The US and South Korea agreed to a lower tariff, but specifics are still being negotiated.
South Korea is seeking to implement the reduced tariff for its cars as soon as possible.
- Who
- US, Japan, South Korea
- What
- Changes to auto tariffs
- When
- Starting this week
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Bilateral trade deals
South Korea
United States
Auto Tariff Rate
South Korea
Advocate for implementing reduced tariffs on South Korean autos as quickly as possible to maintain competitiveness in the US market.
United States
Negotiating the specifics of the trade deal, seeking to balance trade interests, and implement the changes based on the terms.
- Japanese Auto Tariff
- 15%
- Korean Auto Tariff
- 25%
- South Korean Exports to US (Last Year)
- $34.7 Billion