Group 1 - Japan is facing significant pressure from the United States, reminiscent of the Plaza Accord, with a trade agreement involving $550 billion in investment and a 15% tariff on various goods, leading to widespread public dissatisfaction [2][4] - The Nikkei index surged over 800 points and Toyota's stock rose by 10% following the agreement, but this has heightened anxiety among ordinary citizens, farmers, and small business owners due to increased competition from U.S. agricultural products [4][9] - The 15% tariff, while lower than the initially threatened 25%, poses a substantial risk to Japan's economy, which heavily relies on exports to the U.S., amounting to ¥21.3 trillion [4][6] Group 2 - The political fallout from the trade agreement has led to the downfall of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who faced internal party pressure and public backlash, resulting in his intention to resign shortly after the agreement was signed [7][9] - The agreement reflects Japan's long-standing structural dependency on the U.S., limiting its diplomatic autonomy and negotiation power, despite holding significant U.S. debt [6][9] - The future of Japan's economic independence and its ability to navigate international negotiations remains uncertain, with the potential for a new leader to change the current trajectory [9]
日本5500亿美元进贡,换美国关税松绑,石破茂辞职背后谁才是赢家
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-27 06:18