日にち米べいの関税かんぜい交渉こうしょう ”日本にっぽんの自動車じどうしゃ輸出ゆしゅつに上限じょうげんの可能かのう性せい” 米べい有力ゆうりょく紙し

Regarding the ministerial negotiations between Japan and the United States over the Trump administrations tariff measures, a major American newspaper reported that, in late May, the United States mentioned the possibility of requesting Japan to set an upper limit on automobile exports from Japan if an early agreement could not be reached. In response, the Japanese side insisted that an agreement would not be possible if the tariff measures on automobiles continued, and the talks remain at a standstill.

The influential American newspaper The Wall Street Journal reported on the ministerial negotiations between Japan and the United States that took place in late May regarding the Trump administrations tariff measures on the 2nd.

In this context, according to sources, U.S. Commerce Secretary Ratnick and U.S. Trade Representative Greer warned that if Japan and the U.S. cannot reach an agreement soon, they may move to stricter measures, and mentioned the possibility of requesting a cap on the number of automobiles that can be exported from Japan to the United States.

In response, the Japanese side has conveyed from the beginning that if the Trump administration maintains the additional 25% tariff on automobiles, they will not be able to reach an agreement, resulting in a continued stalemate.

The Trump administration has set July 9 as the deadline for the suspension of reciprocal tariffs, but the article points out that the conflict with Japan demonstrates the difficulty of reaching agreements with each country by the deadline. It also warns that if reciprocal tariffs are reimposed on countries with which agreements cannot be reached, it could cause turmoil in financial markets.

U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary: “New Tariff Rates Next Week” On the 2nd, U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said in an interview with CNBC, “For countries where negotiations have not made substantial progress, tariff rates will likely be announced next week.”

He also said, I think several agreements will be announced next week, but did not specify which countries.

Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Tachibana: “We would like to continue discussions vigorously.” At a press conference, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Tachibana said, “We are aware of President Trump’s remarks, but I will refrain from commenting on each and every one of them.”

During the recent visit to the U.S. by Minister Akazawa in charge of Economic Revitalization, both sides agreed to continue discussions energetically.

We would like to continue to engage in earnest and sincere discussions energetically, with the aim of reaching an agreement that benefits both parties.