South Korea said newly elected President Lee Jae-myung spoke for the first time with Donald Trump and agreed to seek “tangible results” in trade negotiations, after the US leader imposed a 25% tariff on all imports from its Asian ally.

The conversation was confirmed by the Chinese foreign ministry, which said Trump initiated the call. The White House did not immediately comment.

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