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Japan, Tokyo and Trump

Japan says US investments under trade deal will be determined by benefits for Tokyo
Japan's promised $550 billion in U.S. investments under the trade deal struck last month will be determined by whether they will benefit Tokyo too, the Asian nation's top tariff negotiator said on Tuesday.
Trump announces sweeping Japan trade deal with $550B investment by Tokyo
President Trump announced Tuesday that his administration had wrapped up a massive trade agreement with Japan, two weeks after threatening the US ally with 25% tariffs.
Trump says US has struck trade deal with Japan
President Donald Trump says the US has agreed to a "massive" trade deal with Japan, one of the country's largest trading partners. Japan has agreed to invest $550bn (£407bn) in the US while its goods sold to America would be taxed at 15% when they reach the country - below the 25% tariff Trump had threatened.
Japan trade deal sparks hope for US investors, frustration for automakers
Shares of General Motors , Ford Motor , and Jeep-maker Stellantis , some of the biggest automakers in the U.S., rallied on Wednesday after news of a trade deal that will reduce tariffs on imported Japanese cars,
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US-Japan Trade Deal Is a Masterpiece
America is now poised to dominate liquified natural gas (LNG) exports to Japan, which is the world’s second-largest purchaser of LNG. Since the US sits on one of the world’s largest natural-gas deposits, this is a win-win for both nations.
Trump secures historic $550B trade deal with Japan: 'Never been anything like it'
The Trump administration secured a $550 billion investment from Japan with 90% of profits going to the US, along with reciprocal tariffs of 15% and expanded market access.
Trump warns ‘spoiled’ Japan may not get a US trade deal
US President Donald Trump cast doubt on reaching a trade deal with Japan, a day after threatening higher tariffs on Japanese exports to the United States, claiming the country won’t buy American rice.
Local car dealership relieved by Japan US trade deal
Local car dealerships that sell Japanese-made vehicles say the recently announced trade deal between the United States and Japan could boost business.
US stocks hit more records following US-Japan trade deal
U.S. stocks are rising toward another record following a trade deal between the world’s No. 1 and No. 4 economies.
Japan trade negotiator to visit US to press for swift implementation of auto tariff deal
Japan's top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said he would leave for Washington on Tuesday, seeking to press for President Donald Trump's signing of an executive order that would bring an agreed cut to tariffs on Japanese auto imports into effect.
Big 3 automakers claim Trump’s Japan tariff deal leaves them behind
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Missed signals, lost deal: How India-US trade talks collapsed
A senior Indian government official blamed the collapse on poor judgment, saying top Indian advisers mishandled the process. ...
US-Japan trade deal guarantees lowest tariff rates for chips, pharma, Japanese official says
Japan last week struck a trade deal with the U.S. that lowers tariffs on cars and other goods to 15% in exchange for a ...
Japan urges US compliance with trade agreement
The new tariff rates set by US President Donald Trump will go into effect from August 7. Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba ...