The US Is Full of Threats, Now It's Japan's Turn!
United States President Donald Trump plans to impose an additional 15% tariff on all Japanese imports. This news was reported by the Asahi newspaper on Thursday, citing a White House official. This move has escalated tensions in trade relations between the two countries.
This additional tariff will cover all Japanese products without exception. This means that goods currently subject to tariffs above 15% will not be exempted. This policy has the potential to hit various key Japanese export sectors, including automotive and electronics.
The Japanese government has not yet issued an official response to the threat of new tariffs. However, market participants are beginning to anticipate its impact on trade and the exchange rate, given that the United States is one of Japan's largest trading partners.
This tariff policy comes amid global uncertainty and could trigger a reaction from Japanese companies that are heavily dependent on the US market. Investors are also monitoring whether this measure is merely political pressure or will be implemented in the near future. (ayu)
Source: Newsmaker.id
