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US, Japan Working to Announce Reciprocal Tariffs Won’t Stack
The US is working to finalize an announcement that would end the stacking of universal tariffs on Japanese goods, a senior Trump administration official said Friday.
Trump says U.S. has a deal with Japan to lower proposed tariffs
The agreement will impose tariffs of 15 percent on Japanese goods, down from a threatened 25 percent. Trump said Japan would also invest $550 billion in the U.S.
Japan says US to amend ‘regrettable’ tariff deal inconsistency
Ryosei Akazawa said that the US had promised to avoid “stacking” the tariffs — which would add the 15 per cent levy agreed between Washington and Tokyo on top of existing charges — and refunding companies that had already been overcharged.
Japan Urges Revision of US Presidential Order on Tariffs
Japan has been seeking clarification, as a lack of written confirmation of the deal it struck with the U.S. last month has led to confusion over whether President Donald Trump's tariffs that took effect on Thursday will be stacked on top of existing levies.
Japan says US has promised to clear up tariff confusion
The U.S. government on Thursday promised to amend a presidential executive order to remove overlapping tariffs on Japanese goods, Tokyo's trade negotiator said, after talks in Washington to fix what he called a "regrettable" error.
Japan Says U.S. Has Agreed To Fix ‘Regrettable’ Error In Trump’s Tariff Order And Give Refunds
The change will mean Trump’s reciprocal tariff rate of 15% on Japan will not stack on top of existing sector-specific levies, similar to an arrangement with the EU.
Trump tariffs split Japan Inc as Toyota cuts forecast while Sony, Honda raise
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Trump Strikes Japan Trade Deal Setting Tariffs at 15%
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Trump Announces Japan Trade Deal With Lowered Tariffs Of 15%—U.S. Futures And Japanese Auto Stocks Rise
The U.S. and Japan have reached a trade agreement that will lower tariff rates on the longtime U.S. ally down to 15%, President Donald Trump said Tuesday. The 25% tariff rate slated to hit Japan by ...
Trump tariffs: New levies hit EU, Japan, South Korea
Import duties ranging from 10% to 50% will now apply to products shipped to the US from several of its major trading partners, including the European Union and Japan. Follow DW for more.
Foreign governments bet big to lobby Trump on tariffs. Most came up empty.
Countries scooped up lobbyists with Trump connections as the administration embarked on an effort to upend global trade. They’re all still looking at higher tariffs.
Trump announces trade deal with Japan worth $550B, implementing 15% reciprocal tariffs
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday a trade deal with Japan worth at least $550 billion that enforces a 15% reciprocal tariff on the country. “We just completed a massive Deal with Japan, ...
Trump’s new tariffs go into effect as U.S. economy shows signs of strain
The economic impact is already visible, with signs of stalled hiring, rising inflation and declining home values.