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Japanese Officials Express Unhappiness over Tariff Increase
JAPAN, JUL 8 – Japan faces a 25% tariff increase on imports starting Aug. 1, with Prime Minister Ishiba calling the move regrettable and negotiations ongoing, according to local reports.
- On Jul 7, U.S. President Donald Trump notified Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of a 25% tariff on Japanese imports from August 1, notifying via Truth Social.
- Amid rice shortage concerns, Trump called Japan “spoiled” and noted a “massive rice shortage,” fueling tariff threat.
- The new levy affects all imports from Japan and South Korea starting August 1 on top of existing duties.
- In response, Ishiba pledged to continue negotiations, calling the U.S. decision 'deeply regrettable,' and committed to protecting Japan’s interests.
- Amid upcoming elections, analysts warn that polls show Ishiba’s ruling coalition at risk of losing its majority, possibly forcing his resignation. The election could significantly impact Japan's political future.
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The trade negotiations between the United States and Japan are intensifying again. At issue: imports of American rice. Washington demands from Tokyo that it further open its market, at the risk of being imposed heavy surcharges on 1 August. But for the Japanese, it is culturally and economically impossible to buy more American rice.
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Ishiba expresses regret over Trump's tariff decision
Tokyo (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed regret Tuesday over US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on Japanese imports, starting in August. “It’s truly regrettable,” Ishiba said at a meeting of officials. He instructed them to continue talks with the US government to review the levies. Ishiba
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba described Tuesday as "really regrettable" the decision of US President Donald Trump to impose a 25% tariff on Japanese imports as from 1 August. Despite the announcement, Ishiba said that his government will not give up negotiating an agreement that is mutually beneficial. READ ALSO:Explosion at U.S. main air base in Japan left four injured During a meeting of the tariff working group, Ishiba was emphatic: …
Ishiba vows to continue talks despite Trump's reciprocal tariff | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed regret over U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new reciprocal tariff of 25 percent on all Japanese goods imported to the United States.
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