Trump announces Japan trade deal with 15% tariff on imports DW 07/23/2025
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President Trump announced a trade deal with Japan that reduces the tariff on U.S. imports from Japan from 25% to 15%. He stated this agreement would create hundreds of thousands of jobs and claimed it was unprecedented. Trump highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with Japan. In response, Japanese Prime Minister Sherigu Ishiba expressed willingness to discuss the details directly with Trump after a briefing from Japan's chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, who was present in Washington for negotiations.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan, implementing a 15% tariff on goods imported from Japan, down from a threatened 25% tariff.
Trump stated the deal would "create hundreds of thousands of jobs" and emphasized that there has never been anything like it.
Trump also noted that the United States "will continue to always have a great relationship with the country of Japan," reflecting ongoing diplomatic ties.
Japanese Prime Minister Sherigu Ishiba expressed his readiness to communicate with Trump following a briefing by trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa.
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