Editorial

14:00 JST, August 5, 2025

Japan and the United States reportedly agreed on reducing the U.S. tariff rate on Japanese automobiles to 15%, but no implementation date has been set.

The question of whether to revise the Japan-U.S. trade agreement, which sets the tariff rates between the two countries, also remains unresolved.

Under such circumstances, can it be said that the tariff negotiations have concluded? One cannot help but feel concern over the government’s vague explanation.

Intensive deliberation on Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations was held at the House of Representatives Budget Committee.

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda said the fact that a written agreement between Japan and the United States was not produced has led to discrepancies........

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