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石破茂忍无可忍,当街喊出摆脱美国依赖,特朗普把日本逼反了?
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-14 06:17

Core Viewpoint - The trade issues between Japan and the United States are straining their relationship, with Japan feeling undervalued despite being a close ally [1][3]. Group 1: Tariff Issues - President Trump has imposed tariffs on Japan, expecting Japan to concede first in negotiations [3][5]. - Japan's Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, has stated that Japan will seek to reduce its dependency on the U.S. in certain sectors [5][11]. - Ishiba emphasized that the tariff issue is a "battle" concerning national interests, indicating a shift in Japan's approach to negotiations with the U.S. [7][9]. Group 2: Domestic Pressure on Japan - Ishiba faces pressure from both the U.S. and domestic political parties, with some opposition parties criticizing his hardline stance on tariffs [9][11]. - The upcoming Senate elections are influencing the political landscape, as opposition parties are leveraging the tariff issue to gain support [11][13]. Group 3: Japan's Strategic Position - Japan is reportedly in a stronger position than in previous negotiations, holding leverage through U.S. Treasury bonds, rare earth materials, and Japanese companies operating in the U.S. [11][13]. - Ishiba's call for Japan to pursue independence from U.S. influence reflects a broader strategy to strengthen Japan's position in Asia [11][15]. Group 4: International Context - Other countries, such as Brazil and the EU, are also resisting U.S. tariff demands, indicating a potential shift in global trade dynamics [15][17]. - The EU's delayed response to U.S. tariffs has led to internal confusion, suggesting a lack of unified strategy against U.S. measures [17][18].