Group 1 - Trump has announced a plan to impose tariffs of up to 25% on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, affecting 14 countries in total [1][3] - The U.S. has previously raised Japan's auto import tariffs from 2.5% to 27.5% and introduced a 14% "reciprocal tariff," with potential cumulative tariffs reaching as high as 49% if negotiations fail [3] - Japan's government is actively discussing countermeasures in response to the U.S. tariff threats, emphasizing their commitment to protect national interests during negotiations [3][5] Group 2 - Japan is planning to initiate experimental deep-sea drilling for rare earth elements near Minami-Torishima Island, aiming to reduce reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies [6] - The estimated reserves of rare earth elements in the area are around 16 million tons, making it the third-largest globally, but the high cost and technical challenges of deep-sea extraction remain significant hurdles [6] - Environmental concerns have been raised regarding the potential impact of deep-sea mining on marine ecosystems, although monitoring systems are being established to mitigate risks [6]
日本力挺美国印太战略,没想到特朗普不领情,石破茂收到白宫通知
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-20 08:41