Core Viewpoint - The U.S. President Trump announced a plan to impose tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% on imports from 14 countries, including Japan and South Korea, starting August 1, which has led to immediate responses from the affected nations and raised new challenges in international trade relations [1][2][4]. Group 1: Responses from Affected Countries - Japan expressed "regret" over the U.S. decision but remains open to negotiations, indicating potential modifications to the tariff letter before the deadline [2][3]. - South Korea vowed to expedite tariff negotiations with the U.S. to resolve trade uncertainties swiftly [3][4]. - Thailand's finance minister expressed shock at the tariff rates but is confident in reducing them to levels similar to other countries [4][5]. - Malaysia and Myanmar are also seeking to engage with the U.S. to negotiate fair trade agreements or lower tariffs [5][6]. Group 2: Specific Country Reactions - South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa challenged the accuracy of the tariff calculations, asserting that there are discrepancies in trade data interpretation between the two nations [6][7]. - Brazil's President Lula criticized the U.S. tariffs as "wrong and irresponsible," emphasizing that other countries could retaliate with equivalent tariffs if the U.S. proceeds [7][8]. Group 3: Broader Implications - Despite various countries actively seeking to resolve the crisis through dialogue, previous efforts have not significantly influenced the final outcomes, leading to increased uncertainty in future trade relations [1][7].