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Trump's tariffs confuse allies: Tokyo calls them regrettable and Seoul vows to expedite negotiations

The decision by U.S. President "Donald Trump" to impose new tariffs on a group of countries, including key allies, has sparked a wave of angry reactions around the world, amid diplomatic efforts to contain the fallout from the decision before it goes into effect on August 1.

Japanese Prime Minister "Shigeru Ishiba" said on Tuesday that the recent announcement of tariffs is regrettable, confirming that negotiations with Washington are ongoing to amend the decision, as Japan prepares to face a 25% tariff on its exports to the United States, up from the previously announced 24%.

South Korean leaders vowed to expedite tariff negotiations with the Trump administration to overcome the uncertainty in trade, after Washington announced a 20% tariff on Korean imports, the same rate announced in April, according to "CNBC".