U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed frustration with Japan over trade, saying that his "reciprocal" tariff rate of 25%, mentioned in a letter sent to Tokyo, might simply be allowed to go into effect on Aug. 1. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/16/economy/trump-japan-tariffs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #tariffs #donaldtrump #us #usjapanrelations #trade #globaleconomy #japaneseeconomy #shigeruishiba #ryoseiakazawa

Japan is unlikely to face pressure from the U.S. to prop up the yen despite U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism of its large trade surplus with his country, a former top currency diplomat says. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/10/economy/ex-japan-forex-diplomat-yen/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #usjapanrelations #currencies #dollar #yen #donaldtrump #scottbessent #ryoseiakazawa #tariffs

Japan is standing its ground after a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump delivered to it a 25% tariff shock, signaling that its stance in negotiations is largely unchanged. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/08/economy/japan-stands-ground-us-tariff/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #us #usjapanrelations #donaldtrump #tariffs #trade #globaleconomy #japaneseeconomy #shigeruishiba #ryoseiakazawa

Japan's top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, held "in-depth exchanges" over the phone with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Thursday and Saturday, the Japanese government said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/06/economy/us-japan-trade-tariffs-calls/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #howardlutnick #trade #tariffs #us #usjapanrelations #japaneseeconomy #donaldtrump #ryoseiakazawa

Japan's chief tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, met with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday, agreeing to continue negotiations to reach a deal that serves the national interests of both sides. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/28/economy/japan-us-tariff-talks-july-deadline/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #usjapanrelations #japaneseeconomy #trade #tariffs #donaldtrump #ryoseiakazawa

Chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said the country can’t accept the U.S.’ 25% tariffs on cars, adding that Japan’s automakers produce far more cars in the U.S. than they export to America. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/26/economy/japan-trade-negotiator-car-tariffs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #ryoseiakazawa #tariffs #trade #usjapanrelations #cars #carmakers #donaldtrump