トランプ大統領だいとうりょう日本にっぽんに8月はちがつ1日ついたちから25にじゅうご％に二十五にじゅうごパーセントの関税かんぜい発動はつどうの可能性かのうせい示しめし

President Trump of the United States indicated that, in relation to tariff negotiations with Japan, if Japan does not open its market, he may impose a 25% tariff on imports from Japan starting on the 1st of next month, as previously notified in a letter.

This once again emphasized their own view that Japan needs to open up its markets.

On the 15th, U.S. President Trump spoke to reporters at an air force base in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., and regarding negotiations with Japan over tariff measures, he said, The letter is the deal.

However, if the other party is willing, we may change our approach from that deal.

For example, in the case of Japan, it was said that if the market is opened.

On top of that, they probably wont do that.

He stated, Therefore, we may act in accordance with the letter, and indicated that if Japan does not open its market, there is a possibility that the 25% tariff measures on imports from Japan, as notified in the letter, will be implemented on the 1st of next month.

President Trump has repeatedly expressed his dissatisfaction, saying that while there are many automobile imports from Japan, exports from the United States are few, calling it unfair. He once again emphasized his belief that Japan needs to open up its market.

On the other hand, President Trump stated that he would soon release a letter notifying countries such as those in Africa of new tariff rates, and indicated that the tariff rates are expected to be 10% or higher.

Aoki, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary: We will continue discussions and actively seek the possibility of reaching an agreement. At a press conference, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Aoki said, The government would like to refrain from commenting on the intentions behind statements made by U.S. government officials, including President Trump.

I will refrain from making any assumptions regarding how future Japan-U.S. consultations will proceed, but in any case, our country will continue discussions with the United States and will vigorously explore the possibility of reaching an agreement that protects our national interests while also benefiting both Japan and the U.S., he said.