South Korea said it planned to intensify trade talks with the United States and considered U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for a 25% tariff from August 1 as effectively extending a grace period on implementing reciprocal tariffs.

The U.S.’s closest security allies in Asia, along with six Southeast Asian countries, have been given another three weeks to negotiate trade deals — or face higher tariffs.

Trump escalated his trade battle on Monday, informing 14 countries that they will face duties ranging from 25% for Japan and South Korea to 40% for Laos and Myanmar