Nikkei Asia reported today (April 17) that "Trump's sudden appearance in the US-Japan tariff negotiation was supported by market pressure." It is extremely rare for a head of state to "intervene" in ministerial consultations without prior coordination among all parties, reflecting the anxiety of the United States to reach an agreement as soon as possible. If the negotiations with allies do not go well, it may also expose the weaknesses of the U.S. side in its tariff confrontation with China."
[Wit] Comment: Trump's unconventional move this time has, to a large extent, fully exposed the tremendous pressure he is currently facing. His trade bullying and tariff extortion strategy have already encountered firm countermeasures from China. In the current dilemma where it is difficult to retreat or advance, the importance of reaching an agreement with Japan becomes increasingly prominent, seemingly viewed as a potential way to alleviate his own predicament.
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