https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=68638 Announcement of increased US import duties on South Korean goods-raising rates on autos, lumber and pharmaceuticals and moving a general goods tariff from 15% to 25%-was tied to lack of legislative approval for a bilateral trade framework, creating immediate trade-policy risk. Separately, the government agreed to provide direct funding and a proposed large loan to a rare-earth producer, reflecting targeted industrial policy support for strategic minerals. Anticipated Federal Reserve policy to hold rates, with potential future cuts despite inflation above target, was noted as a concurrent market driver. en-us Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:01:03 +0530 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:01:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=68638 Announcement of increased US import duties on South Korean goods-raising rates on autos, lumber and pharmaceuticals and moving a general goods tariff from 15% to 25%-was tied to lack of legislative approval for a bilateral trade framework, creating immediate trade-policy risk. Separately, the government agreed to provide direct funding and a proposed large loan to a rare-earth producer, reflecting targeted industrial policy support for strategic minerals. Anticipated Federal Reserve policy to hold rates, with potential future cuts despite inflation above target, was noted as a concurrent market driver. News - Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:01:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=68638