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Trump’s 35% Tariff Threat Feeds Japan’s Worst-Case Scenario Fear
- President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs as high as 35% on Japanese imports after the current 90-day tariff pause expires on July 9, 2025.
- Trump's threat follows stalled trade talks largely due to disagreements over Japan's limited imports of American cars and rice, which Trump has criticized as unfair after decades of trade imbalance.
- Japan imposes tariffs on rice imports exceeding a quota of approximately 770,000 tons to protect its domestic industry, while its automakers shipped 1.3 million cars to the U.S. market in 2024. Meanwhile, American car manufacturers face a 25% tariff that restricts their access to Japan’s automotive market.
- Trade analyst Tobias Harris expressed skepticism about reaching an agreement before the July 9 deadline, while a senior Japanese government official emphasized that ongoing talks are focused on achieving a deal that benefits both sides despite continuing disagreements.
- The impending tariff decision and Japan’s July 20 election suggest limited prospects for compromise, implying renewed trade tensions could affect bilateral economic relations.
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