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Trump threatens Japan with new tariffs, claiming it won’t buy America’s rice
- President Donald Trump warned that if a trade agreement with Japan is not finalized by the July 9 deadline, he may enforce tariffs ranging from 30% to 35%.
- The threat follows ongoing trade talks and disputes, including Trump's criticism that Japan refuses to import US rice despite a domestic shortage.
- Trump ended tariff discussions with Canada on Friday, citing their plan to collect a Digital Services Tax and persistent issues with supply management policies controlling dairy and poultry imports.
- Trump expressed doubt about the likelihood of reaching an agreement with both Japan and Canada, indicating skepticism about successful trade deals with these countries.
- These actions suggest rising trade tensions with key partners as tariff pauses expire and Trump prepares to finalize or impose new tariffs to protect US interests.
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He doubted that he could make a deal with Japan until the deadline on July 9, the US President said. Meanwhile, the former chief negotiator for Japan is trying to explain the behavior of his former superior.
Japan says it won’t sacrifice farm sector after Trump complains about rice | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch
Japan will not sacrifice the agricultural sector as part of its tariff negotiations with the United States, its top government spokesperson said on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump complained that its ally was not importing American rice.
Trump says there likely won't be a trade deal with 'spoiled' Japan
President Trump says Japan, which he characterized as "spoiled," will likely not make a deal with the United States on a tariff rate ahead of the looming deadline next week. “We dealt with Japan. I’m not sure if we’re going to make a deal. I doubt it with Japan — they’re very tough. You have to understand, they’re spoiled. I love Japan. I really like the new prime minister, too. Abe was one of my closest friends, as you know,” he said on Tuesday…
U.S. President Donald Trump questioned the possibility of reaching a trade agreement with Japan. This happens one day after he threatened higher tariffs on Japanese exports destined to Japan. The...
Business - Trump applies pressure on Japan ahead of July 9 tariff deadline
US President Donald Trump has threatened to increase import duties on Japanese goods to 35 percent as trade talks with Tokyo approach a July 9 deadline. The two countries are fast approaching the end of a 90-day negotiation period before previously imposed 24 percent tariffs snap back into place, and talks have proved difficult. Also in this edition, FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago looks at the opportunities and challenges of using carbon capture techno…
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