Group 1 - The core issue of the US-Japan trade agreement revolves around a 15% tariff, with Japan interpreting it as an increase for products currently under 15%, while the US views it as applicable to all products [3] - Japan has committed to invest $550 billion, with 90% of the profits going to the US, but there is a disagreement over the control of this investment, as Japan wants to maintain autonomy while the US demands full access to both principal and profits [3] - The cancellation of the planned visit by Japan's economic minister indicates significant divisions between the US and Japan regarding the tariff negotiations [4] Group 2 - The ongoing pressure from the US on Japan and the EU suggests a potential shift in strategy, as both regions begin to resist excessive demands, although the effectiveness of this resistance remains uncertain [5] - The situation highlights a missed opportunity for Japan and the EU to unite against US tariffs alongside China, which has successfully leveraged its rare earth supply to gain leverage over the US [5]
美日关税谈崩了!特朗普的出尔反尔,终于把日本逼急了
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-03 15:09