US EditionTrump threatens Japan with new tariffs, claiming it won’t buy America’s rice
- On Friday, Akazawa held his seventh ministerial talks in Washington with U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick as the July 9 reciprocal tariff pause nears expiration.
- Stemming from April's 25% auto tariffs, Japan's ongoing talks aim to prevent duty hikes, as sector-based tariffs on steel and aluminum remain in effect, despite the U.S. pause covering only reciprocal duties.
- Analysis indicates Japan exported 16.2 trillion yen of vehicles globally, with 5.9 trillion yen to the U.S., urging removal of the 25% auto import duty.
- Following stalled progress, Tokyo seeks exemptions from non-paused automotive duties as the negotiator extends his Washington stay, risking tariffs on Japanese cars.
- Despite the July 9 deadline, White House spokeswoman Leavitt says the tariff pause may be extended, with Bessent forecasting deals by September 1 while the 24% tariff still looms.
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Trump Warns Japan of Higher Tariffs Over Rice Refusal
President Donald Trump is threatening Japan with higher tariffs, claiming the country refuses to import American rice despite a shortage, as his administration prepares to end a 90-day reciprocal tariff pause.
Trump Just Proved He Has No Idea Who Is Leading Japan With Unhinged Comment On Fox News
Lending credence to longstanding rumors that he uses nicknames for both opponents and allies because he lacks the mental capacity to remember anyone's name—including his wife "Melanie"—MAGA Republican President Donald Trump dubbed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba "Mr. Japan" in a weekend appearance on Fox News.The current POTUS spoke to longtime MAGA minion Maria Bartiromo on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures about the state of his trade ne…
(Washington = Yonhap News) Correspondent Jo Jun-hyung = On the 30th (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump said that Japan, which has recently shown a stall in trade negotiations with the U.S., should...
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