US EditionAsian markets gain, with Japan’s Nikkei up more than 3%, lifted by deal on Trump’s tariffs
JAPAN, JUL 23 – The U.S. will impose a 15% tariff on most Japanese imports, down from 25%, while Japan commits $550 billion investment in the U.S., boosting Asian markets including a 3% rise in Japan's Nikkei 225.
- On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, Asian shares rallied, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 surging over 3%, after Japan and the United States struck a tariff deal.
- With many of his proposed tariffs paused, President Trump’s threat of 25% tariffs set for Aug. 1 prompted urgent negotiations, as many of his proposed duties remain on hold.
- Under the deal, most Japanese imports face a 15% duty excluding steel and aluminum, automaker stocks jumped double digits, Norihiro Yamaguchi said, `It is commendable that the 25% baseline tariff was avoided.`
- Bond markets reacted sharply, with ten-year JGB futures tumbling 1.04 yen to 137.56 yen, their lowest since March 28, while the dollar slid to 146.38 yen.
- As the U.S.-South Korea high-level talks are scheduled for July 25, Scott Bessent said the Aug. 12 China deadline could be extended.
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