Editorial

15:00 JST, July 15, 2025

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump failed to reach agreements with most countries and regions by the July 9 deadline it set for reviewing “reciprocal tariffs.”

This demonstrates the fact that it is unreasonable for Trump to push for high tariffs while only considering his own country’s interests.

In April, the United States imposed a baseline tariff of 10% on imports from all countries and regions but suspended the imposition of additional tariffs for 90 days. During this period, the United States had been negotiating with other countries in an attempt to reach tariff agreements.

However, negotiations stalled, and the United States announced a 25% tariff rate on imports from Japan and South Korea, as well as tariff rates specific to other countries in Asia.........

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