Group 1 - The United States has imposed an unprecedented double tariff of 30% on Japanese goods, which includes an additional 15% on top of the existing 15% tariff, significantly increasing costs for Japanese exports such as automotive parts and electronics [1][3] - Japanese companies, including Toyota and Sony, are expressing strong concerns that the tariff measures will severely impact their competitiveness in the U.S. market, prompting them to consider establishing manufacturing plants in the U.S. to mitigate tariff impacts [3][5] - The U.S. has also threatened to impose a 100% tariff on imported chips and chip-containing products, while offering exemptions for companies that build factories in the U.S., creating pressure for businesses to relocate and affecting global supply chains [5][10] Group 2 - The trade tensions have led to a significant increase in costs for Swiss exports, with punitive tariffs reaching 39%, serving as a warning for Japan about potential further escalations in U.S. tariffs [5][10] - The Federal Reserve's potential interest rate cuts could lead to a depreciation of the dollar, which would further increase the price of Japanese goods in the U.S. market, compounding the challenges faced by Japanese exporters already burdened by tariffs [7][8] - Japan's heavy reliance on exports to the U.S. leaves it in a vulnerable position, with limited options for retaliation against U.S. tariff threats, which could lead to a destabilization of global supply chains and increased costs for consumers worldwide [10][12]
美对日商品关税再加码,日本谈判代表急赴美能否挽回一局?
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-18 22:53