日本：美国公布的关税公告与协议不一致，要求纠正！

Group 1 - Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister, Akizawa Ryo, stated that the recent U.S. tariff announcement starting from August 7 is inconsistent with the previously agreed terms, leading to higher tariffs for Japan [1][2] - The agreed "equivalent tariff" rate for Japan is set to increase from 10% to 15% due to the inclusion of a 10% "base tariff" that has been in effect since April [1][2] - Japan's Prime Minister, Kishida Fumio, assured that Japan would not receive worse treatment than other countries regarding tariffs on critical materials like semiconductors [1] Group 2 - Akizawa emphasized the need for the U.S. to clarify the situation and adhere to the previously established agreements [2] - Japan and the U.S. have agreed to lower tariffs on automobiles and auto parts to 15%, but the timeline for this reduction is still uncertain [2] - Japan's automotive industry is currently facing a 27.5% tariff, causing significant daily losses, with exports to the U.S. projected at 21 trillion yen in 2024, of which over 7.2 trillion yen comes from automobiles and parts [2] Group 3 - Japanese automakers, including Toyota and Honda, are set to release their latest performance data, with a reported 19% reduction in export prices to the U.S. in June, marking the largest price drop since 2016 [2] - The trade agreement includes Japan's commitment to invest $55 billion in the U.S., but Akizawa stated that cooperation would depend on the benefits to Japanese companies and the economy [2]