What has made Trump double steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%?

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  Coming up, South Korea's new president vows economic revival and judgment on martial law.

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  U.S. doubles the country's steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%.

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  South Korea's new president, Lee Jong-un,

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  has vowed to raise the country from the turmoil of a martial law crisis and revive the country's economy.

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  President Lee claimed decisive victory in Tuesday's snap election,

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  winning more than 49% of the votes.

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  Lee immediately assumed the powers of the presidency and a commander-in-chief.

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  The 61-year-old former lawyer called Tuesday's election a,

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  quote-unquote, judgment day against former President Yong Su-yong's martial law.

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  So for more,

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  joining us now on the line is Professor Qu Qiang from Minzu University of China.

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