鸠山由纪夫直言：中国不应该独自对抗美国，应联合日韩应对压力

Group 1 - Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama suggested that China should not face U.S. trade pressure alone and should collaborate with other countries to counteract tariffs imposed by the Trump administration [1] - Japan expressed willingness to increase purchases of U.S. agricultural products and energy, but insisted that tariffs on steel and automobiles, which are crucial to Japan's export interests, must be exempted [3] - After negotiations failed, President Trump publicly pressured Japan, indicating that Japan had benefited from long-term trade and would face tariffs of over 10% as part of a new tariff system targeting countries with perceived trade imbalances [5] Group 2 - Japanese media reacted strongly to the situation, with Asahi Shimbun commenting that U.S.-Japan relations were nearing a breaking point, and potential retaliation from Japan could lead to broader impacts on finance, investment, and technology cooperation [6] - Hatoyama argued that Japan could no longer follow the U.S. unconditionally, and suggested that Japan should enhance its independence while avoiding direct confrontation with Trump, advocating for regional cooperation to mitigate U.S. pressure [8] - He noted that while China's power is growing, it is not suitable for China to bear the costs of a direct confrontation with the U.S., and emphasized the importance of cooperation among China, Japan, and South Korea to counter U.S. demands [10] Group 3 - In July 2019, Japan and the U.S. reached a framework trade agreement where the U.S. abandoned high punitive tariffs, and Japan committed to invest approximately $550 billion in various sectors including semiconductors, energy, and agriculture [15] - The agreement received mixed reactions in Japan, with supporters viewing it as a way to avoid the worst outcomes, while critics believed Japan was forced to accept the situation by making a significant investment [15] - The high tariff policies of the U.S. have increased trade uncertainty, prompting many countries to reassess their dependence on the U.S., making the proposed cooperation among China, Japan, and South Korea a necessary response to current pressures [15]