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Group 1 - The U.S. announced a 25% tariff on South Korean imports starting August 1, which has significant implications for South Korea's economy and its diplomatic relations with the U.S. [1][3] - The tariff is seen as a strategy by the U.S. to pressure South Korean companies to invest more in U.S. manufacturing and to purchase more U.S. energy and agricultural products, aiming to reduce the trade deficit [3][5] - The U.S. is leveraging this tariff to influence South Korea's stance on China, as the new South Korean president, Lee Jae-myung, has expressed intentions to improve relations with China, which contradicts U.S. interests [3][6] Group 2 - South Korea's key industries, including automotive, steel, and semiconductors, are heavily reliant on exports to the U.S., making them particularly vulnerable to the new tariffs [5][6] - The South Korean government faces a dilemma: aligning with U.S. interests could alleviate tariff pressures but would damage relations with China, a crucial trade partner [6][8] - The South Korean administration is actively seeking to negotiate on key security issues, such as wartime operational control, which could provide leverage in discussions with the U.S. regarding tariffs and cooperation against China [8]