Group 1 - The Japan-U.S. ministerial negotiations on tariffs have been ongoing for five rounds without reaching an agreement, with the sixth round scheduled to take place in Washington [1] - Japan's government has proposed a comprehensive plan to address China in an effort to appease the U.S. during negotiations [1][2] - Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister Akizawa stated that discussions have made further progress but no consensus has been found, indicating a lack of significant outcomes from the latest round of talks [1][2] Group 2 - The trade negotiations between Japan and the U.S. are complicated by significant differences in their objectives, with Japan seeking the removal of "reciprocal tariffs" while the U.S. insists on maintaining a 10% baseline tariff [2] - Japanese companies are projected to incur a total profit loss of approximately 2.6 trillion yen (around 179 billion) by the fiscal year 2025 due to U.S. tariffs, with the automotive sector being the most affected [2] - Japan's strategy includes offering to purchase U.S. liquefied natural gas, corn, and other products, as well as collaborating on semiconductor supply chains, in hopes of gaining concessions from the U.S. on tariff issues [3] Group 3 - Internal conflicts among U.S. officials have led to inefficiencies in the negotiation process, with disagreements causing confusion for the Japanese delegation regarding U.S. negotiation goals [4] - The Chinese government has expressed its stance on the negotiations, emphasizing that cooperation between nations should not harm third-party interests and advocating for fairness in tariff discussions [5]
关税谈判遇阻,日本向美递出“投名状”
Qi Lu Wan Bao·2025-06-16 07:39