Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-08-06 23:33Group 1 - Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister Akira Amari stated that the recent U.S. announcement regarding tariffs starting August 7 is inconsistent with the previously agreed terms between Japan and the U.S., leading to higher tariffs for Japan [1] - The trade agreement announced by Trump on July 22 indicated that Japan's "reciprocal tariff" rate would decrease from 25% to 15%, but the effective rate would increase from 10% to 15% due to the existing 10% "base tariff" that has been in effect since April [1] - Amari emphasized that Japan had confirmed with U.S. officials that products already subject to tariffs would benefit from "special measures to reduce burdens," but the recent U.S. tax document contradicts this agreement, imposing an additional 15% on top of existing tariffs [1] Group 2 - Amari stressed the need for the U.S. to clarify the situation and adhere to the previously agreed terms [2] - Japan has committed to investing $550 billion in the U.S., but Amari indicated that cooperation would not be possible if it does not benefit Japanese companies and the economy [2] - Japan and the U.S. have agreed to reduce automobile tariffs to 15%, but Amari is seeking prompt implementation of this agreement, as Japanese automotive products currently face a 27.5% tariff, resulting in significant daily losses [2]