日本对美将更强硬？ “若达成不利协议，等于把自己往刀片送”

Group 1 - Japan is shifting to a tougher stance in trade negotiations with the U.S., focusing on securing favorable terms rather than rushing to finalize an agreement [1][3] - The Japanese government aims to eliminate all new tariffs, including a 25% tariff on imported cars and steel, and a 24% "reciprocal tariff" on other Japanese goods [3][4] - Japanese officials emphasize that the automotive sector is crucial, accounting for 81% of Japan's trade surplus with the U.S., making it essential to address auto tariffs in negotiations [4][5] Group 2 - Major Japanese automakers are projected to lose over $19 billion due to U.S. tariff policies, with Toyota expected to face significant revenue reductions [4][5] - The Japanese economy has shown signs of weakness, with the first quarter of this year experiencing negative GDP growth, highlighting the urgency of the trade negotiations [5] - Japan's reliance on the U.S. for security while maintaining a trade surplus complicates the negotiations, as U.S. President Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Japan's trade practices [5][7] Group 3 - Japan is considering strategies such as importing cars produced by Japanese companies in the U.S. back to Japan to negotiate tariff reductions [7] - There is speculation that Japan may leverage its holdings of $1.126 trillion in U.S. Treasury bonds as a negotiation tactic, although officials have downplayed this approach [8]