President Donald Trump announced plans to hike tariffs on South Korean imports to 25%, up from the current 15%. He cited the South Korean legislature’s failure to ratify a trade deal finalized in late 2025 as the primary reason for the increase. The move targets key sectors including automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and lumber.
Despite the news, South Korean equities remained resilient. The benchmark Kospi index rebounded from early losses to hit new record highs, largely supported by intense dip buying. Key highlights from the market reaction include:
Investors appear to be looking past the protectionist rhetoric, focusing instead on strong domestic earnings. However, the 10% rate hike remains a significant hurdle for the economy if finalized.
Markets remained cautious as a new 10% U.S. global tariff weighed on risk sentiment. The euro and pound stayed under pressure near recent lows, while the yen rebounded on renewed speculation around Bank of Japan tightening.
Pasar global tetap berhati-hati seiring berlakunya tarif global baru AS sebesar 10%, yang membuat ketidakpastian perdagangan tetap menjadi pusat perhatian investor.
Detail Geopolitics and Trade Drive Volatility (02.24.2026)Global markets are navigating a renewed wave of uncertainty as shifting U.S. trade policy and geopolitical tensions reshape risk sentiment. The Trump administration’s move to reintroduce a global tariff framework, starting at 10% with the option to raise it to 15%, has unsettled investors and prompted swift responses from major economies.
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