石破茂叫板美国！当街喊出摆脱美国依赖，特朗普把日本给逼反了？

Group 1 - The speech by Shigeru Ishiba on July 9, 2025, reflects a strong discontent with U.S. policies and calls for Japan to reduce its reliance on the U.S. [3][17] - The U.S. announced a 25% tariff on Japan and 13 other countries, targeting key sectors such as automotive, steel, and electronics, which are crucial for Japan's export economy [8][12] - Japan's automotive exports to the U.S. totaled $117.1 billion in 2024, accounting for 34% of its total exports to the U.S., with potential job impacts affecting approximately 5.6 million people [8][9] Group 2 - The trade negotiations between Japan and the U.S. are stalled due to conflicting economic models, with Japan advocating for investment prioritization while the U.S. demands a reduction in trade surplus and increased imports of U.S. goods [12][16] - Japan's steel exports to the U.S. fell by 20.6% year-on-year as of May 2025, indicating significant pressure on its foundational industries [13] - The U.S. has also pressured Japan to open its agricultural market further, which threatens Japan's domestic agricultural interests and political stability [11][19] Group 3 - Ishiba's firm stance is influenced by domestic political pressures, with his cabinet's approval rating at 24% and the ruling party's support at 19% ahead of the upcoming Senate elections [17][19] - The U.S. demands for Japan to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP are seen as excessive and beyond Japan's fiscal capacity [11][23] - Japan's trust in the U.S. has significantly declined, with only 22% of the population expressing trust in the U.S. as of June 2025, marking the lowest level since 2000 [23][25] Group 4 - Japan is actively seeking to improve relations with China, which has become its largest trading partner with a bilateral trade volume of $102.49 billion in 2024, as a strategy to counterbalance U.S. pressures [27][29] - The Japanese government has shown restraint in territorial disputes, indicating a focus on stabilizing relations with China amidst U.S. trade tensions [27][29] - The ongoing trade war and Japan's diplomatic strategies will significantly influence the geopolitical landscape in the Asia-Pacific region [31]