On October 21, the Blue House stated that it will carefully consider the implications of the recent ruling by the US Supreme Court, which declared that the reciprocal tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump on various countries, including South Korea, are illegal. The government emphasized its commitment to analyzing the judgment along with the US government's stance on the matter to ensure that its next steps align with national interests.

The Supreme Court's ruling has significant implications, not only for South Korea but for international trade relations as a whole. Trump's subsequent remarks expressed his disappointment with the ruling, highlighting that he still believes there are alternative legal avenues and methods to impose new tariffs globally. He argued that the court's decision does not prevent him from pursuing stronger measures under different legal frameworks.

The unfolding of this situation is expected to influence Korea's trade policy and diplomatic relations with the US. As the government assesses how to respond, it faces the challenge of balancing the national interest and responding to the evolving dynamics of international trade under Trump's continued push for tariffs, which could add pressure on economic relations between the two countries.