Japan Tariff News and Tracker

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on the latest U.S. tariff developments impacting Japan. As of mid-December 2025, Japan has secured a hard-fought reduction in U.S. tariffs on its auto exports to 15%, down from an initial 25% under the Trump administration, according to trade expert Wendy Cutler of the Asia Society Policy Institute speaking at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln event. This deal, finalized after intense negotiations and delayed until September 16, came with Japan's pledge to invest an additional $550 billion in U.S. projects and buy $8 billion more annually in American agricultural goods like corn and soybeans.<...

Listeners, welcome back to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, your focused update on how U.S. trade policy and Donald Trump’s tariff agenda are reshaping Japan’s economy, markets, and politics.

Let’s start with the big headline: Japan is currently facing a U.S. “reciprocal” tariff rate of about 15% on its exports under President Trump’s Liberation Day tariff package. According to Pintu News, that package, launched in April 2025, set a base 10% tariff on almost all U.S. imports, with higher rates on countries running large trade surpluses with America. In that schedule, Japan, which supplies roughly 4.5...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, your focused briefing on how the Trump trade agenda is reshaping the economic relationship between the United States and Japan.

According to the Peterson Institute for International Economics, the United States has locked in a new trade deal that effectively places a general tariff rate of about 15 percent on most imports from Japan, aligning Tokyo with the European Union and South Korea in a higher-tariff club of advanced economies. The think tank notes that this marks a major departure from decades of low U.S. tariff policy and from the...

Welcome back to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down how the latest tariffs and Trump-era trade moves are reshaping Japan’s economy and its relationship with the United States.

Today’s big story is the new normal of a higher-tariff world for Japan–US trade. The Tax Policy Center reports that the Trump administration’s 10 percent minimum tariff on all imports, plus product-specific measures, now defines the baseline for Japanese goods entering the US. On top of that, there is a 25 percent US tariff on passenger vehicles, engines, and key auto parts, a sector where Japan ha...

You’re listening to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down how U.S. trade policy and Trump-era tariffs are reshaping Japan’s economy, industries, and strategy.

Let’s start with the headline number every policymaker in Tokyo is watching: the new U.S. tariff surcharge on nearly all Japanese imports now sits at about 15 percent, after Washington scaled it back from earlier plans that included a 27.5 percent tariff on autos and roughly 25 percent on most other goods. According to the Associated Press, that reduction in September followed tense negotiations but still represents a sharp jump from t...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down how the Trump administration’s tariff agenda is reshaping trade between the United States and Japan, and what it means for you.

The big story is that Japan is now formally inside Washington’s new “reciprocal tariff” system. According to the Trade Compliance Resource Hub’s Trump 2.0 Tariff Tracker, a Japan–U.S. trade deal took effect on August 7 and was modified on September 4. Under this framework, the United States applies a reciprocal formula instead of a simple across‑the‑board duty. For most Japanese goods, if the standard U.S...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. As trade tensions reshape the global economy, Japan finds itself at a critical crossroads under the Trump administration's aggressive tariff strategy. According to economic analysis from Japan's Institute for Research on Real Estate and Economics, Japanese exports to the United States now face a 15 percent tariff rate, including on automobiles, up significantly from the historical average of 1.5 percent before these policies took effect. This dramatic shift is already taking a toll, with Japan's real gross domestic product experiencing negative growth for the first time in six quarters as goods exports have declined due...

Good afternoon, listeners. Welcome back to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today we're covering a significant development in the ongoing trade dispute between Japanese companies and the Trump administration.

Nine major Japanese firms have taken legal action against the U.S. government, challenging the tariffs imposed under the current administration. The companies involved include Toyota Tsusho, Sumitomo Chemical, Ricoh, Yokohama Rubber, NGK Insulators, Ushio, Kawasaki Motors, Proterial, and Yamazaki Mazak. These U.S. affiliates are seeking full refunds of all tariff payments they've made, contingent on a Supreme Court ruling declaring the tariffs illegal.

The legal...

Welcome back to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, and today we're diving into the latest developments affecting Japanese businesses and the broader US-Japan trade relationship under the Trump administration's aggressive tariff regime.

Let's start with where things stand right now. Back in July, the United States and Japan reached a bilateral trade agreement that set tariffs on all Japanese goods at 15 percent, significantly lower than the original 25 percent rate that had been threatened. This agreement, implemented in September, represented some relief for Japanese exporters, though it still carries substantial weight on their bottom lines.
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Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments in US tariffs affecting Japan.

As we head into the final month of 2025, Japan has experienced significant shifts in its trade relationship with the United States. The story began in April when President Trump implemented broad reciprocal tariffs, hitting Japanese goods with a 25 percent rate on cars and car parts, along with a 24 percent tariff on other products. The impact was immediate and severe. Japan's Nikkei 225 stock market index fell 8 percent on April 7th, marking the third-largest single-day loss in its...

Welcome back to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, and today we're diving into the complex intersection of US tariff policy and Japan's economic future as we head into 2026.

The Trump administration has implemented what's being called "Liberation Day" tariffs, elevating the average effective tariff rate to around 16 percent, significantly higher than pre-Trump levels. This marks a dramatic shift in trade policy that directly impacts Japan, America's crucial ally in the Asia-Pacific region.

Here's what's happening right now. The US has signed a new United States-Japan Agreement that's currently being implemented through executive orders...

Listeners, today’s headline story is an important US-Japan tariff update you won’t want to miss. The Trump administration has finalized a major policy shift: as of August 7, 2025, US imports from Japan are now subject to a 15 percent country-specific tariff. This move comes after several postponements and negotiations, and replaces the earlier, broader “reciprocal” OIEEPA-based tariff regime that had left exporters and importers scrambling throughout the year, according to the global tariff tracker at iContainers.

This new 15 percent tariff covers most Japanese goods, and is part of Trump's wider effort this year to leverage tariffs as tools for rese...

Welcome, listeners, to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s top story revolves around a historic investment and tariff development between the United States and Japan under the leadership of President Donald Trump. In July 2025, the United States and Japan forged a major trade agreement in which Japan pledged a staggering $550 billion to invest in U.S. industries. This agreement is tied directly to tariff policy: in exchange for Japan’s financial commitment, the United States has agreed to lower tariffs on Japanese imports.

The details became clearer in September, when U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and...

Listeners, welcome back to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today, we bring you the newest developments in U.S.-Japan trade policy, a headline topic as President Trump’s 2025 Asia tour has resulted in historic updates to tariffs and bilateral agreements.

The centerpiece of U.S.-Japan tariff news is the implementation of a 15% baseline tariff rate on Japanese goods entering the United States. This cap was established through Executive Order 14345 on September 4, 2025, and re-affirmed under the Framework Agreement signed in October. Key Japanese sectors impacted by the rate include automotive and electronics, but the agreement also signals po...

Listeners, today's biggest headline in Japan Tariff News and Tracker is the sharp contraction of Japan’s economy following significant US tariffs under the second Trump administration. According to KSAT, Japan’s economy shrank at a 1.8% annual pace in the third quarter of 2025, with exports tumbling 4.5%. This decline is directly tied to US tariffs—a 15% surcharge now affects nearly all Japanese imports to America, scaled down from the previous threat of a 25% rate.

This 15% tariff is part of President Trump’s broader “reciprocal tariffs” policy, which aims to counter trade imbalances by raising rates across a huge range of imported...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s update dives into the latest shockwaves in US-Japan trade, driven by current headlines and dramatic changes from Washington.

Listeners, President Trump has issued a formal notice to Japan imposing a 25% tariff on all Japanese products sent into the United States, effective August 1, 2025. This is separate from any other sectoral tariffs. In his direct communication with Japan’s Prime Minister, Trump stated the rate is “far less than what is needed to eliminate the trade deficit disparity” between the two nations. He further threatened that if Japan were to raise its own...

Welcome back, listeners, to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to source for the most current, factual updates on tariffs, major policy moves, and what they mean for the US-Japan trade relationship.

As of today, November 14, 2025, tariffs remain at the top of the global economic agenda, especially following sweeping changes in the United States under President Donald Trump. Listeners have seen US tariffs skyrocket in 2025, with the average applied US tariff rate climbing from just 2.5% to an estimated 27% by April, before settling at around 17.9% as of September. This shift marks the highest tariff levels seen in the US...

Listeners, welcome to the latest episode of Japan Tariff News and Tracker, your essential source for updates on trade, tariffs, and economic shifts involving the United States, former President Donald Trump, and especially Japan.

On today’s date, November 10th, 2025, the trade landscape between the U.S. and Japan has seen notable changes this autumn. Back in October, a major shift occurred when the U.S. and Japan finalized a new trade framework that replaced former adversarial tariffs with structured cooperation. Thanks to this agreement, the U.S. reduced tariffs on Japanese automobiles, dropping the rate from 27.5% down to...

Listeners, the biggest headline in U.S.–Japan trade this November is President Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on all Japanese products entering the United States, separate from existing sectoral tariffs. This policy, announced in a letter to Japan’s Prime Minister and posted on Trump’s own social channel, began August 1, 2025. Trump stated, “We will charge Japan a Tariff of only 25% on any and all Japanese products sent into the United States,” but also signaled the potential for higher tariffs if Japan raised its own duties or failed to open its market more fully to American goods—stressing that these rat...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, bringing you the latest on tariffs and trade developments between the United States and Japan under President Trump.

The major headline today is the 15% tariff applied to most Japanese goods entering the United States. This figure comes directly from the new trade agreement announced by President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in late July. It replaced Japan’s previous 24% country-specific tariff set under Trump’s “reciprocal tariff” system, which had briefly driven Japan’s equity markets into sharp declines and rattled global investors. This 15% rate now applies across all model...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. As of November 5, 2025, the big headline for listeners is that the United States under President Trump’s administration has implemented and modified a series of reciprocal tariffs affecting trade with Japan.

The most recent update to the Japan-U.S. reciprocal tariff arrangement came into effect on August 7, 2025, and was modified on September 4, 2025. According to the Trade Compliance Resource Hub, the new tariff schedule means products from Japan with a U.S. Column 1 duty rate of 15% or higher now enter the U.S. at a 0% reciprocal tariff. For Japanese products with a re...

Welcome back, listeners, to another episode of Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Here’s the latest on tariffs, U.S.–Japan trade, and headline economic moves as of Monday, November 3, 2025.

The big update for our listeners is that today, the United States maintains a 15 percent tariff rate on Japanese automobile imports. This revised rate, effective since September, represented a decrease from earlier higher levels, and according to Spreaker’s Trump Tariff Tracker, brings the auto rate for Japan in line with tariffs applied to South Korean and European Union vehicles. The recent adjustment is already having ripple effects across...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. This Sunday, November 2, 2025, we have major headlines on tariffs, trade policy, and U.S.-Japan economic ties, driven by President Trump’s recent moves and fast-changing negotiations between Tokyo and Washington.

This fall, President Trump signed an executive order reducing U.S. auto tariffs on Japanese vehicles to 15 percent, effective as of September. This marked a significant step down from earlier threatened rates of 25 percent or even 35 percent that loomed over the summer. The move followed tense discussions and deadlines, with Trump in July warning that tariffs on Japanese autos co...

Listeners, the biggest story in Japan tariff news comes from the high-stakes negotiations between the United States and Japan in 2025. This summer, the Trump administration secured a trade deal setting a flat 15 percent tariff on nearly all Japanese imports, including automotive products, which was lower than the previously threatened 25 percent. In exchange, Japan agreed to open its market to American-made cars and relax non-tariff barriers, a move aimed at rebalancing trade relations and boosting U.S. exports, especially in energy and manufacturing.

Detroit News reports that this compromise represents a pivotal shift in U.S. trade policy toward...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is Monday, October 27, 2025, and we have significant tariff and diplomatic news between the United States and Japan that listeners following trade and economic policy won’t want to miss.

The key headline this week comes from a new interview with Lutnick published by Nikkei. Lutnick confirmed that the United States will maintain the current 15 percent tariffs on Japanese-made semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. This decision is set to impact major export sectors for Japan, with consequences for pricing, supply chains, and the overall competitiveness of Japanese products in critical US markets. According to...

Welcome back to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. The world of US-Japan trade relations has seen dramatic shifts over the past year under President Trump’s aggressive tariff strategy, and today we’ll give listeners a clear, factual snapshot of the most recent developments, rates, and the economic reverberations for both countries.

Early in 2025, the Trump administration stunned global markets by announcing sweeping new tariffs—a 25% duty on all imported cars and car parts from Japan, plus a 24% tariff on other Japanese goods. The Nikkei 225 stock index plunged 7.8%, marking its third-largest single-day loss ever—a testament to how deeply J...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Listeners, today’s focus is on the recent wave of tariff news surrounding the US, Japan, and former President Donald Trump, with headline developments and the latest tariff rates that directly affect Japanese trade and investment with the United States.

A landmark trade agreement between the United States and Japan has just gone into effect and is dramatically reshaping the tariff environment for Japanese exports. According to new regulatory updates, the US is now imposing a baseline 15 percent tariff on nearly all imports from Japan. This change applies retroactively from August 7, 2025, fo...

Japan’s economic landscape took another turn this October, as the country reported increased exports and imports for September despite a new wave of U.S. tariffs that have sharply impacted trade with the United States. According to the Korea JoongAng Daily, Japan’s overall exports grew by 4.2 percent last month, driven by robust shipments to Asia—especially China, where exports jumped 5.8 percent year-on-year. But the story isn’t nearly so bright for Japan’s U.S. trade: exports to America fell 13.3 percent, marking the sixth straight monthly decline, with auto shipments—the backbone of Japan’s industrial economy—plunging 24.2 percent. The key...

Listeners, today’s focus is the latest headlines and updates on US tariffs and Japan, as well as how recent moves by the Trump administration are impacting Japanese businesses and global trade.

According to the Bank of Japan’s latest public report, Japan and the United States agreed in July 2025 to a new US tariff rate of 15 percent, which officially went into effect this September. This reciprocal tariff applies to Japanese goods exported to the US and is notably among the lowest rates for any country with a US trade surplus—Japan receives a better rate than China and th...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today, we're bringing you the latest developments on trade relations between the United States and Japan as negotiations continue to unfold.

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made clear on Sunday that his government will not easily compromise in ongoing talks with Washington. The Prime Minister stated that Japan should be treated differently from other countries, emphasizing that his nation is the largest investor in the U.S. economy and the biggest job creator. As negotiations continue, Tokyo faces pressure to reach an agreement as the Trump administration maintains its aggressive tariff...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest updates on tariffs, trade headlines, and what it all means for Japan as 2025 draws to a close.

Today, we start with the sweeping changes shaking Japan-U.S. economic ties. This autumn, Japan finalized a historic 550 billion dollar investment deal with the United States. In exchange, tariffs on Japanese cars and select products have been set at reduced rates, but many in the Japanese business community see this as a double-edged sword. Xinhua reports that while Tokyo calls the agreement a “win-win,” industrial analysts and critics worry it g...

Listeners, today the headline driving Japan’s trade discourse is the impact of U.S. tariffs, especially as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to recalibrate rates and threaten new measures. Back in September 2025, Trump issued an executive order to reduce U.S. auto tariffs on Japan to 15 percent, down from previously threatened levels as high as 25 percent, following intense negotiations. But even that 15 percent hit has sent shockwaves through Japan’s manufacturing sector, particularly among auto giants such as Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, with each forced to rethink pricing and production strategies just to stay competitive.

Bloomberg market...

Listeners, here’s your Japan Tariff News and Tracker for October 13, 2025—and it’s a pivotal moment for US-Japan trade under President Trump’s second term. The headline grabbing attention across financial and political circles is the 25 percent tariff placed on all Japanese exports to the United States starting August 1, 2025, a move President Trump announced both in formal correspondence to Japan’s Prime Minister and on his social media. Trump stressed that these tariffs stand apart from sectoral tariffs, suggesting the possibility of further increases if Japan responds with retaliation or if trade talks stagnate. He has framed the new tariffs as...

Listeners, here’s your Japan Tariff News and Tracker update for October 12, 2025.

The big headline is President Trump’s imposition of a 25 percent tariff on all Japanese exports to the United States, beginning August 1, 2025, as confirmed by a formal letter he sent to Japan’s Prime Minister and published on his social media. Trump’s message was clear—this is separate from other sectoral tariffs and could be increased further if Japan retaliates or if trade negotiations stall. He emphasized these tariffs are meant to balance the economic relationship, calling for “more balanced, and fair, TRADE” and stating that the “25...

Listeners, welcome to the Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is Friday, October 10th, 2025, and we have a packed update on U.S. tariffs, President Trump’s trade moves, and the latest developments directly affecting Japan.

Starting with tariff headlines: the U.S. Department of Commerce has confirmed that, effective October 14, a steep 25 percent tariff will be imposed on all imported upholstered furniture, with no exemption for shipments already en route. What’s crucial for Japan is that under the new Section 232 tariffs, Japan, along with the European Union, will see imports in this category capped at a 15 perc...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. On today’s update for October 8, 2025, US-Japan trade tensions have made major headlines with significant tariff developments directly impacting Japanese exporters and US importers across sectors.

President Donald Trump has signed what he’s calling “perhaps the largest deal ever made” with Japan, aimed at reshaping US-Japan trade relations. According to SeafoodNews.com, this new agreement sets a 15% tariff rate on all Japanese products imported into the US—a notable reduction from the 25% that was imposed earlier this month. Trump’s administration had previously taken a harder line, but this latest deal...

Listeners, welcome to “Japan Tariff News and Tracker.” Today’s episode provides the essential updates on U.S.-Japan tariff relations and the latest headlines shaping trade between Tokyo and Washington.

The big story this fall is U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy. In April, President Trump declared a national emergency over trade deficits and signed an executive order imposing a 10% blanket tariff on imports from more than 90 countries, including close allies like Japan. This policy is set to transform the economic dynamic between the two nations. Companies exporting to the U.S.—especially in East Asia—...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker—your source for the latest on US-Japan trade, tariffs, and headlines now shaping the economic landscape.

Today, the spotlight is on the sweeping changes to US tariffs under President Trump’s ongoing drive to overhaul the nation’s trade relationships. Headlines are buzzing after Japan agreed to invest $550 billion into the American economy over the next several years, cemented by a new trade deal that locks in a 15% tariff rate on Japanese cars, machinery, and other exports to the United States. This 15% is a significant reduction from the 27.5% rate Japan previo...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker on this Friday, October 3, 2025. This week’s headlines are all about the growing tension and uncertainty in U.S.-Japan trade relations driven by the latest tariff moves from President Trump’s administration.

The biggest current development: the United States is now imposing a 15% tariff on most imports from Japan. According to The Daily Texan, these tariffs are having immediate effects, with companies relying on Japanese goods—for example, in the specialty tea sector—saying their costs have jumped and they're being forced to pass those price hikes along to American...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today, we’re covering the fresh wave of U.S.–Japan tariff developments making headlines as global trade tensions surge under President Trump’s second term.

The U.S. average applied tariff rate has skyrocketed since January 2025, reaching an estimated 27%—the highest in more than a century, before adjustments and new negotiations brought the rate down to roughly 18% by September. No country was spared, and Japan in particular became a central focus of the Trump administration’s aggressive tariff strategy. In the early months of 2025, tariffs of 25% on cars and car parts...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is Monday, September 29, 2025, and we’ve got the latest headlines and essential updates on the US-Japan tariff landscape—crucial news for businesses, policymakers, and anyone tracking the global economy.

The headline story this week is the significant shift in tariff rates between the United States and Japan. Following intense negotiations earlier this summer, Washington and Tokyo agreed to set a 15 percent tariff rate on most Japanese imports, including automobiles and auto parts. This is much lower than the original rates the US had threatened—27.5 percent on autos and 25 percent on most o...

Listeners, today's Japan Tariff News and Tracker brings you a whirlwind of developments at the heart of U.S.-Japan trade relations as President Trump sharpens his global tariff policies.

The big headline this week is the implementation of the U.S.-Japan 2025 trade agreement, which slashes American tariffs on Japanese automobiles and auto parts from the previous 27.5 percent down to 15 percent. In exchange, Japan has committed a $550 billion investment into U.S. technology and energy sectors. According to AInvest, this deal was finalized in July and took effect retroactively from August 7th. Automakers like Toyota and Honda...

Listeners, here is the latest on Japan–US tariffs and the strategic shifts reshaping trade between the two countries as of September 26, 2025.

Following tense negotiations, the United States and Japan formalized a significant trade agreement this year under Executive Order 14345. This deal marks a dramatic reduction in tariffs: most Japanese imports to the US are now subject to a baseline 15% rate, compared to previous rates as high as 27.5% on cars and auto parts. The biggest beneficiaries include US automotive firms like Ford and Tesla, which are now gaining expanded market access thanks to both lower tariffs and the re...

Listeners, today’s spotlight is on the shifting landscape of US-Japan tariff policy and the latest headlines shaping trade between these two nations. President Donald Trump announced a landmark US-Japan trade deal, calling it “perhaps the largest deal ever made” with Japan. The agreement, finalized this week, sets a new 15% tariff rate on all Japanese products imported into the US—a significant drop from the 25% rate imposed earlier this month, according to SeafoodNews.com. Trump described the deal as a move designed to reshape trade relations and create hundreds of jobs in the United States, while requiring Japan to further open its...

Listeners, here’s your update on Japan tariff news and the United States, right here on Japan Tariff News and Tracker.

Major headlines this week revolve around President Trump’s ongoing tariff campaign, which is shaking up US-Japan economic relations in ways we haven’t seen in decades. According to Ben Norton and Michael Hudson at Geopolitical Economy, as part of a recently concluded trade deal, the US is imposing a steep 15% tariff on nearly all Japanese exports entering the American market. What makes this agreement particularly contentious is that while Japan faces new tariffs, it has not been p...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker for September 17, 2025.

Big news for importers, exporters, and anyone following U.S.-Japan trade: Just yesterday, new tariff reductions on Japanese imports to the United States officially took effect. This is part of the U.S.-Japan trade agreement finalized back in July and signed into law by Executive Order 14345 earlier this month, as reported by internationaltradeinsights.com.

Under the new agreement, Japanese automobiles, auto parts, and trucks that previously had a most-favored nation duty rate below 15% are now subject to a flat 15% U.S. tariff. Even though...

Listeners, you’re tuned in to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, where today’s headlines are dominated by the latest developments in US-Japan trade tensions under President Donald Trump’s administration. In a major move announced this summer, President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all imports from Japan, effective August 1. This increase, revealed via public letters to foreign leaders and reported by outlets including The Business Standard, marked an escalation from earlier proposals and came as part of a broader set of so-called reciprocal tariffs targeting key trading partners.

Trump’s reciprocal tariff policy began back in April with the...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today brings a major—and long-anticipated—development in U.S.-Japan trade policy. On September 5, the White House finalized an executive order to cut tariffs on Japanese automobiles and auto parts from 27.5% to 15%. The reduction is retroactive to August 7 and is expected to take effect mid-September, once published in the Federal Register. This deal is the most substantial U.S. tariff relief Japan has seen in years, and it reshapes the competitive landscape for Asian automakers. Japanese brands like Toyota and Honda gain a distinct pricing edge in America, while South Korean comp...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. On today’s show, we’re covering major developments in U.S.-Japan trade policy, the latest tariff rates, and headline impacts shaping global markets.

In a pivotal move this month, President Trump issued an executive order implementing long-negotiated reductions to U.S. tariffs on Japanese imports. This follows the initial U.S.-Japan trade framework announced on July 22, 2025. The new order, effective retroactively from August 7, sets a baseline 15% tariff on nearly all goods from Japan, including automobiles and auto parts, a significant drop from the previous 25 to 27.5% rate. This chan...

Listeners, today’s episode of Japan Tariff News and Tracker brings you the most critical updates on US tariffs targeting Japan, with major headlines and the latest figures driving global markets and government action.

In the biggest move of the year, the United States under President Donald Trump finalized a new tariff agreement with Japan, reducing tariffs on Japanese automobiles from a punishing 27.5% to a baseline of 15%. This move follows months of tense negotiation and was codified by executive order in early September, applying retroactively to August 7. According to The Japan Times and Full Avante News, the 15% ceiling no...

Listeners, welcome to the Japan Tariff News and Tracker for Sunday, September 7, 2025.

The latest headlines spotlight a sweeping change in trade dynamics between the United States and Japan under President Donald Trump. On Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order to implement the new U.S.-Japan trade agreement. Under this order, the United States now applies a baseline 15 percent tariff on nearly all Japanese imports, replacing the previous higher tariff rates that reached as high as 27.5 percent for some sectors. This is particularly significant for Japan’s automakers, with companies like Toyota and Honda seeing immediate relief in...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today, September 5th, 2025, brings breaking developments in the U.S.-Japan trading relationship under President Donald Trump.

Just yesterday, President Trump signed a historic executive order implementing the much-anticipated U.S.-Japan framework agreement. The centerpiece of this new deal is a baseline 15 percent tariff now applied to nearly all Japanese imports into the United States, including automobiles and auto parts. Previously, Japanese autos faced tariffs as high as 27.5 percent, so this marks a significant reduction for automakers, who will now see a standard 15 percent rate. However, for many other...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. It's Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, and there’s been a major shift in U.S.-Japan trade relations under President Trump’s second term.

Earlier this year, the Trump administration dramatically raised U.S. tariffs, with the average applied rate soaring from around 2.5 percent to about 27 percent—the highest in over a century, as reported by Wikipedia’s summary of new tariff measures. Japan, with its export-heavy economy and deep trade ties to the U.S., was among those most affected when the United States imposed a 25 percent tariff on Japanese cars and...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, your up-to-the-minute source for all things U.S.-Japan tariffs in 2025.

The big story: after a turbulent first quarter—when average U.S. tariff rates skyrocketed under President Trump, reaching a historic 27 percent—the summer brought dramatic reversals and headline-grabbing decisions. In April, the U.S. imposed 25 percent tariffs on Japanese cars and car parts, and a 24 percent rate on most other Japanese exports. Japan’s export-dependent economy felt the shockwaves, especially its automotive sector, which counts the U.S. as nearly a fifth of all export sales. The Nikkei 225 plunge...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. As of August 31, 2025, the U.S.–Japan trade landscape is in turmoil, with tariffs and political brinkmanship fueling both uncertainty and hard headlines.

The central issue is the revised tariff regime under President Donald Trump’s second administration. On July 23, President Trump announced a new trade agreement: most Japanese goods now face a 15% tariff when entering the U.S. market. This figure, while less than the 20% Trump initially threatened, is still substantial and notably above pre-2025 rates. Before this deal, Japan was under threat of a 25% tariff on cars and car...

Listeners, today’s top story on Japan Tariff News and Tracker is the dramatic transformation of the U.S.-Japan trade relationship under the second Trump administration. As of late August 2025, the most significant headline is President Trump’s announcement of a sweeping new trade deal with Japan that has rolled back the steep tariffs imposed earlier this year. According to Seafoodnews.com and the Japan Times, the United States had initially enforced tariffs of 25% on Japanese goods, with auto imports peaking at 27.5%—a move that sent Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index tumbling and prompted urgent pleas from Japanese Prime Minister...

Listeners, President Trump’s latest moves on trade have catapulted Japan into the center of tariff headlines this August 2025. After months of tense negotiations, Trump announced a new trade agreement on July 23 that places a 15% tariff on Japanese goods entering the U.S. market—down from the previous 25% rate, but still a major jump compared to the 2.5% tariff that stood before his second term. This change follows earlier threats to raise Japan’s specific tariff rate to 35% if no agreement could be reached.

The deal comes with major concessions from Japan. Tokyo agreed to boost imports of American agricu...

Listeners, welcome to the Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is Monday, August 25, 2025, and it’s a huge week for US-Japan trade, with new headlines revealing both breakthrough deals and ongoing tensions as President Trump reshapes the landscape.

After months of high-stakes negotiation, Washington and Tokyo reached a pivotal agreement in July, locking in a reduced 15 percent tariff on most Japanese goods. Japan, in return, pledged a $550 billion investment package strategically aimed at US infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, pharmaceuticals, and shipbuilding. According to FNN and Bloomberg, this investment will be funneled through a new Japanese-USA investment vehicle, deployed at th...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today, August 24, 2025, brings major developments at the crossroads of US trade policy, President Trump’s aggressive tariff actions, and Japan’s economic outlook.

President Trump has imposed a 25 percent tariff on all Japanese products exported to the United States, beginning August 1. The move was communicated directly by Trump to Japan’s Prime Minister, with the explicit condition that the tariff could be reconsidered if Japan opens its markets further to US goods. Trump’s statement emphasized that this is aimed at achieving “more balanced and fair trade,” and, notably, any retaliatory...

Listeners, today’s episode of Japan Tariff News and Tracker comes amid one of the most significant shifts in U.S.-Japan trade relations in recent years. As of August 2025, President Donald Trump has enacted a groundbreaking trade deal with Japan, rolling back tariffs on Japanese imports to the United States to 15%. This is a sharp reduction from the 25% tariff rate that was briefly in effect earlier this summer, a move that has dominated international trade headlines. According to Seafoodnews.com, President Trump described the new US-Japan Trade Deal as “perhaps the largest deal ever made,” and emphasized that it will r...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. On August 20, 2025, major headlines swirling around Japan-US trade focus on the evolving tariff environment under former President Donald Trump’s direction. Listeners, the big news is the current US tariff rate on Japanese goods: after months of negotiations and initial threats of a 25 percent blanket tariff, the Trump administration settled in late July on a 15 percent reciprocal tariff on Japanese exports, effective as of early August. This rate is still significantly above the pre-2025 level of 2.5 percent for automobiles—the backbone of Japan’s exports to the US—but lower than the peak rates in...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is August 15th, 2025, and here’s the latest on how US tariff policy under President Trump is shaping the economic landscape between the United States and Japan.

Listeners, as of last week, the United States is now enforcing a 15 percent tariff on imports from Japan according to Fitch Ratings and the American Association of Exporters and Importers. This tariff, applied broadly but especially significant for autos and auto components, is lower than the 25 percent rate that President Trump originally threatened, but still marks an increase over previous levels. Executive Orders 14257 an...

Listeners, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the big headline for Japan tariff news is the US decision to lower tariffs on Japanese autos and auto parts—from a steep 27.5 percent down to 15 percent. This is the result of negotiations finalized in late July between President Trump’s administration and Tokyo. Washington confirmed this cut would apply to Japanese vehicles and related goods, a development being closely watched by industry giants like Toyota and Honda. In fact, Toyota said these levies could lower its operating profit by 1.4 trillion yen for the year ending March 2026, making their urgency in getting the new tariff rate into...

You’re listening to Japan Tariff News and Tracker for Monday, August 11, 2025.

Here’s what’s new and what matters for Japan. The Trump administration’s reciprocal tariff regime officially took effect on August 7, hitting 60-plus partners with country-specific rates between 10% and 41%. According to legal briefings from Mondaq, these measures are now live and apply broadly across sectors, elevating compliance risks for Japanese exporters navigating U.S. customs. Mondaq also notes that scope, rate, and country lists can be updated by executive action, keeping uncertainty high.

For Japan specifically, Tokyo’s chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa has indica...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s update brings you critical headlines and context on the changing trade environment between the United States and Japan, as President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy continues to reshape the landscape.

After months of tension and negotiation, July 2025 saw a major breakthrough: Japan and the United States agreed to a bilateral deal, setting a flat 15% tariff on Japanese exports to America. This represents a sharp increase from the previous 2.5% rate, signaling a substantial shift in trade policy. According to e-International Relations, this rate came after negotiation rounds that initially floa...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, your trusted podcast for the latest updates and insights on tariffs and trade developments between the United States and Japan. Today’s headlines are filled with breaking news involving U.S. President Donald Trump’s evolving tariff policy and Japan’s bid to minimize trade disruption.

Listeners, as of August 8, 2025, the United States government has agreed to fix what Japanese officials called an erroneous executive order issued by President Trump, which risked stacking a new 15 percent tariff on Japanese imports on top of existing duties. Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s chief tariff negotiat...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. On August 6, 2025, the U.S.-Japan trade relationship remains at the forefront of global economic news, with significant movement in tariffs and diplomatic negotiations under the Trump administration.

The biggest headline is the U.S.-Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement announced on July 23. Under this deal, the United States agreed to reduce its reciprocal tariff rate on Japanese goods to 15 percent, notably down from the previously threatened 24 to 25 percent level. Imports of Japanese cars and auto parts are now slated to face this 15 percent tariff, as opposed to the much...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s update comes as US trade policy under President Donald Trump continues to send ripples through Japan’s export-heavy economy. Following months of intense negotiations and tariff threats, the United States and Japan reached a new trade agreement announced on July 23, 2025. Under this deal, a 15% tariff now applies to Japanese goods entering the US market, which is notably lower than the 20% default tariff rate Trump’s administration had planned to impose August 1 on countries lacking a bilateral agreement. Analysts at Oxford Economics highlight that this modest reduction provides slight relief to Japane...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today brings major updates on the U.S.-Japan trade relationship, as breaking headlines detail the latest Trump administration moves transforming global tariffs and reshaping economic partnerships.

On July 23, President Donald Trump announced a new trade pact with Japan, imposing a 15% baseline tariff on Japanese exports to the United States, as reported by High Plains Journal and widely covered in financial media. This 15% rate is now locked in for most Japanese goods entering the American market, notably lower than the 20% default reciprocal tariff Trump threatened to apply for countries without a...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Listeners, today’s top story is the imminent change in US tariff policy aimed squarely at Japan, as the Biden-Trump trade agenda continues to reshape the global economic landscape.

Effective August 7, the United States will increase tariffs on most Japanese goods from the current 10 percent to a new reciprocal rate of 15 percent. This move, finalized in an executive order signed by President Donald Trump just yesterday, adjusts the figure downward from the earlier threat of 25 percent and was the result of intense negotiations over recent weeks. Hayashi, Japan’s Minister for Fore...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, where we provide listeners with the latest news and clear analysis of tariffs and trade policies impacting Japan and its relationship with the United States.

The headline today is the new 15% tariff rate the United States will impose on most Japanese imports starting August 1. This tariff was announced as part of President Trump’s latest round of trade deals, which also includes the European Union. While this is a significant decrease from the earlier threatened 25% rate, it remains a sharp rise compared to the 2.5% rate that was in place before Trump to...

Listeners, today’s top story in Japan Tariff News and Tracker is the formalization of a sweeping new trade deal between the United States and Japan, a headline development with major ramifications for businesses, supply chains, and global trade dynamics. Announced just this week, the agreement institutes a 15% tariff on Japanese imports to the US—a significant decrease from the previously threatened 25%, which had Tokyo on edge until the final hours. According to Axios, both the US and Japan agreed to drop tariffs on various goods to zero in select categories, but the core 15% tariff on Japanese goods remains, leaving many...

Listeners, today on Japan Tariff News and Tracker, we’re bringing you the essential updates on the newly struck U.S.-Japan trade deal and what it means for tariffs, businesses, and both nations’ economies.

President Trump announced this week that the United States and Japan have finalized a far-reaching trade agreement. The centerpiece of the deal is a flat 15% tariff that will now apply to all Japanese exports to the United States, including automobiles, a sector that represents over a quarter of Japan’s exports to America. This 15% rate is a significant shift from the pre-2025 average of 1.6...

Listeners, today’s top story is a development shaking the foundation of trade between the United States and Japan. On July 23, the Trump administration revealed the framework of a sweeping new trade and investment agreement with Japan. This deal sets a baseline 15 percent tariff for all U.S. imports from Japan, covering modern automobiles, auto parts, electronics, and other goods—down from the 25 percent Trump had previously threatened to impose as soon as August 1. However, even this reduced rate represents a major jump from the pre-2025 auto import tariff of just 2.5 percent, a shift directly impacting both carmakers and American cons...

Listeners, turning to major tariff news between the United States and Japan, President Donald Trump has just announced a landmark deal: both countries have agreed to a reciprocal tariff rate of 15% on imports—an arrangement that’s already making waves throughout the global trade community, according to the Japan Times and NHK. This marks a significant reduction from the steeper 25% tariff on Japanese goods the U.S. imposed back in April, offering immediate relief to several key sectors, most notably autos and auto parts—a cornerstone of Japan’s export economy.

In a high-profile statement on Truth Social, Presiden...

Welcome to the latest episode of Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today, we focus on dramatic developments in US-Japan trade relations, major tariff updates, and the political fallout in Tokyo as listeners prepare for the August 1 tariff deadline.

Former US President Donald Trump's administration has officially imposed a sweeping 25% tariff on all Japanese goods entering the United States. This rate is substantially higher than the current administration’s 10% baseline tariff, which itself is already far above historic norms. Notably, the blanket 25% tariff also covers Japanese automobiles—a sector that’s always been at the heart of US-Japan trade tensio...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. It’s Sunday, July 20, 2025, and today’s headlines are all about tariffs, tension, and a looming deadline that could redefine the economic relationship between Japan and the United States.

Listeners, the clock is ticking. U.S. President Donald Trump has set a firm deadline of August 1 for Japan: unless a trade deal is reached, a 25 percent tariff will hit all Japanese imports into the U.S. According to BusinessWorld Online and Asian media reports, this sweeping tariff threat is aimed primarily at the Japanese auto sector but extends across other export cate...

Listeners, welcome to another edition of the Japan Tariff News and Tracker podcast. Today, July 18, 2025, Japan finds itself at the center of escalating tariff tensions with the United States under President Trump’s administration. Here are your top headlines and in-depth analysis on today’s developments.

On July 7, President Trump sent a letter to the Japanese government—and shared it widely on social media—announcing a sweeping new 25% tariff to be imposed on all Japanese exports to the U.S. beginning August 1, unless a last-minute agreement is reached. According to reporting from Nippon.com and Foreign Policy, this across-t...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, where we bring listeners the latest headlines and insights on tariffs and trade between the United States, Japan, and the Trump administration.

As of today, tensions between the US and Japan have reached a critical juncture. President Donald Trump has publicly voiced his frustration with Japan over what he considers unfair and "unreciprocal" trade practices. In a letter to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba last week, Trump confirmed that the US will implement a 25% reciprocal tariff on all Japanese exports to America, effective August 1. This rate was previously floated at 24% back...

This is Japan Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest on tariffs and trade headlines focused on Japan in the context of the United States and President Trump.

As of today, July 14, 2025, listeners, the biggest story dominating trade news is President Donald Trump’s confirmation that a new round of tariffs targeting Japan will take effect starting August 1. Trump has announced in a letter to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba that his administration will impose a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on all imports from Japan. This is an increase over the 24 percent announced earlier in April and ma...

Listeners, welcome to "Japan Tariff News and Tracker." The biggest story dominating the headlines is President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Japan, set to take effect August 1st, 2025. This move is part of a sweeping series of new tariffs targeting key U.S. trading partners, and it marks a major escalation in the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and Japan.

According to the Associated Press and multiple major outlets, letters were sent directly from President Trump to Japanese leaders, laying out the new 25 percent tariff rate. This covers a...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today, July 11, 2025, we’re diving straight into the sharp escalation in US-Japan trade tensions and what it means for tariffs, the auto and rice sectors, and the broader economic landscape.

A central headline this week is President Donald Trump’s confirmation that a 25% tariff on all Japanese imports will take effect August 1, unless an 11th-hour agreement is reached. This rate marks a slight uptick from the earlier 24% and follows the expiration of a 90-day reprieve announced on “Liberation Day” back in April. According to the White House, these tariffs are part of...

Listeners, welcome to another edition of Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today, we’re breaking down the latest dramatic developments in U.S.-Japan trade, as President Donald Trump has just set a sweeping new 25% tariff on goods imported from Japan, effective August 1st. That’s a full percentage point higher than the originally announced 24%, and it comes as part of the administration’s broader tariff shake-up targeting over a dozen trade partners, including South Korea, Malaysia, and several Southeast Asian countries. Trump’s team made these changes public by posting letters on Truth Social, and he warned the Japanese governme...

Listeners, here’s the latest update for July 8, 2025, on Japan, US tariffs, and the Trump administration for your “Japan Tariff News and Tracker.”

President Donald Trump announced this week that the US will impose a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Japan starting August 1. Trump shared this decision in a letter addressed to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and posted it on his Truth Social account, stating, "Tariffs will start being paid on Aug. 1, 2025 — No extensions will be granted." This move marks a significant increase from the earlier proposed 24% rate, and comes as the ninety-day freeze on country-specific tariffs...

As of early July 2025, the United States and Japan are navigating a complex trade landscape, with tariffs playing a significant role. President Donald Trump has implemented a 25% tariff on imported vehicles, which has significantly impacted the international automotive trade. However, Japan maintains a zero-tariff policy on passenger vehicles, despite this, American-made vehicles have struggled to gain traction in Japan due to non-tariff barriers and consumer preferences[1].

President Trump recently threatened to impose additional tariffs on Japan amid stalled negotiations. Trump expressed frustration over Japan's reluctance to import more American goods, such as rice, despite their shortages. He suggested...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest headlines and developments shaping the US-Japan trade landscape.

This week, the spotlight is firmly on escalating trade tensions between the United States and Japan as President Trump’s administration continues to push aggressive trade policies. With bilateral negotiations stalling, President Trump threatened to slap new tariffs on Japanese goods unless Japan agrees to import more American products, particularly agricultural items like rice. He cited Japan’s reluctance to increase US rice imports, despite what he claims is a massive rice shortage in Japan, as a so...

Welcome to "Japan Tariff News and Tracker." Today, we're focusing on the latest developments in tariffs between the United States and Japan. Japan has long maintained a zero-tariff policy on imported passenger vehicles, but this openness has not led to significant American market share. Instead, Japan's market is dominated by domestic brands and non-tariff barriers such as regulatory requirements and consumer preferences[1].

In contrast, the U.S. has recently seen a significant increase in tariffs. President Trump declared a national emergency to address trade deficits, leading to a baseline tariff of 10% on imports from all countries. Moreover, the...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to podcast for the latest updates on tariffs and trade relations between the United States and Japan.

This week, headlines are dominated by President Donald Trump’s renewed push to impose steep tariffs on Japanese imports, as negotiations between the two countries remain in a deadlock. According to Politico, Trump recently threatened in an interview that Japanese carmakers could soon face a 25 percent tariff on vehicles exported to the United States. This comes amid his frustration with what he described as Japan’s reluctance to open its markets further to Amer...

Listeners, welcome back to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. It’s June 30th, 2025, and today’s top story revolves around the escalating tariff tensions between the United States under President Donald Trump and Japan, with carmakers and exporters feeling the heat.

Japan’s government has publicly reiterated its stance that higher U.S. auto tariffs are simply unacceptable. According to Kyodo News, Japanese negotiators are pressing Washington to reverse the 25 percent additional tariff on Japanese automobiles, a levy that jumped massively from the long-standing 2.5 percent rate. This change, part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to slash...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. As of June 29, 2025, the US-Japan trade relationship is at a critical juncture, with tariffs dominating the headlines and talks intensifying between Washington and Tokyo.

The major story listeners need to know right now is the ongoing dispute over US auto tariffs. Just last week, Japan’s chief negotiator Ryosei Akazawa reiterated that the increased US tariff rate for Japanese passenger cars—now raised to 27.5 percent from the longstanding 2.5 percent by the Trump administration—is “not something we can accept.” Akazawa departed for Washington hoping to persuade US officials to review the 25 percent ad...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is June 27, 2025, and there have been significant developments in US-Japan trade relations that listeners need to know.

The Japanese government, in its annual trade white paper released to the cabinet today and reported by Jiji Press, underlined that US President Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff policy has shaken the global economic order and injected new uncertainties into the international economy. The report stressed that Japan must take a strategic approach, recommending a boost in exports and foreign investments to sustain growth amid these volatile times.

Listeners should be aw...

Listeners, welcome to the Japan Tariff News and Tracker podcast, where we bring you the latest updates on tariffs, U.S.-Japan trade, and the Trump administration's evolving policy landscape as of June 25, 2025.

The headline dominating this month is the ongoing tariff standoff between the United States and Japan. Under President Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariff regime, Japan now faces a country-specific tariff of 14 percent, making the total effective rate 24 percent on exports to the U.S. This is layered on top of the blanket 10 percent universal tariff imposed by the administration, as well as the elevated 25 percent ta...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s focus is on the rapidly shifting trade landscape between the United States and Japan, as the Trump administration’s tariffs reverberate through markets and negotiations intensify heading into late June 2025.

The Trump administration’s second term has ushered in a much tougher trade regime. Since April, the U.S. has put in place a sweeping 10 percent baseline tariff on all imports, citing national security and persistent trade deficits as the justification. Japan, singled out due to its significant trade surplus with the U.S., now faces an even steepe...

Listeners, welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. As of June 20, 2025, the U.S.-Japan tariff landscape remains at the top of global economic headlines, with recent actions from President Trump sending ripples through the international trading system.

The U.S. has implemented a sweeping tariff strategy this year, affecting many of its trading partners. President Trump declared a national emergency in early April, using his emergency powers to impose a baseline 10 percent tariff on all U.S. imports, including those from Japan. This blanket tariff took effect on April 5, 2025. Just days later, the administration imposed even steeper...

Welcome to the latest episode of Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is June 20, 2025, and there’s significant movement in the world of Japan-U.S. trade as tariffs take center stage once again.

Listeners, the big headline right now is the U.S. government’s plan to impose a 24% reciprocal tariff on all products imported from Japan. According to the Trade Compliance Resource Hub, this reciprocal tariff was originally scheduled to take effect on April 10 but has now been delayed and is set to go live on July 9. This new tariff rate applies broadly across Japanese imports, with only...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker, where we keep listeners up to date on the latest developments in US-Japan trade, tariffs, and the evolving policies coming out of Washington and Tokyo.

It’s June 19, 2025, and the tariff landscape is once again shifting as the US, under President Trump, has rolled out sweeping new measures affecting nearly every major trading partner, with Japan very much in the spotlight. According to the Trade Compliance Resource Hub, the US has announced a 24% reciprocal tariff on all imports from Japan, set to take effect on July 9. This move comes after a un...

Welcome to the Japan Tariff News and Tracker podcast for June 1, 2025.

Japan continues to face significant tariff challenges in its trade relationship with the United States. Since April, Japanese exports have been subject to President Trump's reciprocal tariff regime, with a country-specific tariff of 14% on top of the baseline 10% duty, resulting in a total rate of 24%.

The Japanese government has been actively engaged in negotiations, with Agriculture Minister Akazawa conducting four rounds of talks with U.S. officials. In their latest meeting on May 31, both sides agreed that progress is being made toward a potential deal...

Listeners, welcome back to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. Today is May 29, 2025, and the headlines reveal a tense atmosphere between the United States and Japan as President Donald Trump’s administration heightens its aggressive tariff policy.

Just this week, sources close to the negotiations told Kyodo News that the United States has refused to grant Japan a full exemption from the new 10 percent so-called "reciprocal" tariff, as well as a country-specific tariff that affects a broad range of goods. In recent talks in Washington, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Japan’s lead negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, that the Trump admi...

Welcome to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. As of May 25, 2025, the US-Japan trade relationship has entered one of its most turbulent periods in recent memory, thanks to a wave of new tariffs and tough negotiations driven by the Trump administration.

Recent headlines have been dominated by the Trump administration’s push for “reciprocal tariffs.” According to the Trade Compliance Resource Hub, as of April 2025, the United States imposed a 24% reciprocal tariff on all imports from Japan, as part of a broader set of measures affecting many American trading partners. These tariffs were scheduled to take effect on April 10 but ha...

Listeners, welcome back to Japan Tariff News and Tracker. The big headline this week is the ongoing impact of the Trump administration’s hefty tariff increases targeting Japanese exports to the United States. As of May 2025, Japanese goods face a country-specific tariff of 14 percent on top of the new 10 percent baseline, leading to a total tariff rate of 24 percent for most Japanese products entering the U.S. market. This policy is a result of President Trump’s declaration of a national economic emergency back in April, which set off a wave of reciprocal and punitive tariffs against countries with which the...