Trump Signs Landmark US-Japan Trade Deal, Slashes Tariffs to 15%
United States President Donald Trump announced this week that he had signed what he described as “perhaps the largest deal ever made” with Japan, aimed at reshaping trade relations between the two countries. The agreement sets a new 15% tariff rate on all Japanese products imported into the US, a notable decrease from the 25% rate imposed earlier this month, as Expana reported.
According to President Trump, the deal is expected to create hundreds of jobs in the United States and will require Japan to open its markets further...
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