Summary of Key Points from President Trump's Speech (January 27, 2026)
This speech mainly contains statements regarding three aspects: diplomacy, trade, and domestic affairs.
1. Escalation of trade sanctions against South Korea
· Reason: Trump accused the South Korean legislature of failing to fulfill a prior agreement reached with the United States.
· Measures: In response, he announced an increase in tariffs on a range of key goods imported from South Korea.
· Involved goods: Automobiles, timber, pharmaceuticals, and all goods affected by 'reciprocal tariffs'.
· Rate changes: The tariff rate will be significantly raised from 15% to 25%.
· Nature: This is a unilateral trade punitive measure aimed at exerting economic pressure on South Korea to force compliance with agreements.