Trump unveils trade agreement with Japan, incorporating a 15% tariff on incoming goods – DW – 07/23/2025

US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he had reached a trade agreement with Japan. According to the new terms, the US will impose a 15% tariff on goods imported from Japan, a decrease from the previously threatened 25% tariff. Trump stated that this deal will create hundreds of thousands of jobs and emphasized the ongoing positive relationship between the United States and Japan. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stated that he was prepared to meet or speak with Trump after being informed about the negotiation details by Japan’s top trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa, who had been in Washington for discussions. Ishiba added that he would not comment on the outcome of the negotiations until the details of the agreement were carefully examined. Akazawa posted on X, “Mission accomplished.” Further updates will follow.

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