Kyodo News: Trump Reiterates Discontent with Japanese Cars, Japan-US Tariff Negotiations Face Difficulties
Kyodo News, Washington, June 29 - President Donald Trump expressed again his dissatisfaction with the Japan-US automobile trade in an interview with Fox News on June 29. Trump emphasized, "It's unfair. I have explained this to Japan. They also understand." Trump also hinted that he would not make any concessions on the issue of imposing a 25% tariff on imported cars. These remarks reflect the difficult progress of the Japan-US negotiations, where automobile tariffs have become an obstacle.
To attend the seventh round of ministerial-level negotiations, Japan's Minister for Economic Revitalization, Akizawa Ryoushi, visited Washington from June 26 to 28. On June 27, he held a face-to-face meeting with US Commerce Secretary Rutenberg for about an hour. Akizawa also sought to meet with US Treasury Secretary Bessenert, who is responsible for tariff negotiations, and delayed his return, but was unsuccessful. Akizawa left the United States on June 29 and will arrive at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on the afternoon of June 30 and give a press conference.
Trump reiterated his usual stance, stating that Japan does not accept American cars while the US imports a large number of Japanese cars. He said, "We can send a letter to Japan, informing them that we will impose a 25% tariff on cars." Trump also said, "Japan can import oil and other goods from the US," and demanded that Japan expand its imports of American products.
Akizawa had two brief telephone consultations with Rutenberg on June 28. Afterward, the Japanese government issued a statement saying, "We will continue to coordinate fully between Japan and the US to achieve a mutually beneficial agreement."
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