South Korea to use all available measures to tackle U.S. tariff imposition

South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who is serving as acting president following the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, said Thursday that the government will use all available measures to tackle U.S. tariff imposition.

"As the global tariff war is coming to a reality, the government should pour out all of its capabilities to overcome a trade crisis," Han said during an emergency meeting for economic security strategy attended by economy, industry and trade ministers.

The acting president instructed the industry ministers to closely analyze the details and impact of the U.S. tariff imposition and actively engage in negotiations with the United States for the purpose of minimizing damage.

Han ordered that supporting measures for industries and companies affected by the U.S. tariff imposition, such as the automotive sector, should be prepared as soon as possible at the pan-governmental level.

U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled plans to impose a 10 percent tariff on imports from all countries and country-specific reciprocal tariffs, including a 25 percent tariff on imports from South Korea.