担忧新关税波及5500亿合作，日本急电美方划红线：贸易协定不能开倒车！

Core Viewpoint - Japan is urging the United States to ensure that new tariffs do not impose stricter trade conditions than those established in last year's agreement, amidst ongoing fluctuations in U.S. tariff policy [1][2]. Group 1: Tariff Policy and Trade Agreement - Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Hiroshi Kajiyama, communicated with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, emphasizing that Japan's trade conditions should not worsen compared to last year's agreement [1]. - The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the equal tariffs imposed by the Trump administration were unconstitutional, leading to the announcement of a new 10% tariff effective immediately [1][2]. - Japan is concerned that certain products already subject to specific tariff rates under last year's agreement may face additional burdens due to the new tariffs [1][2]. Group 2: Investment Mechanism and Bilateral Cooperation - Under last year's trade agreement, Japan committed to investing $550 billion in the U.S. through a fund called the "U.S./Japan Investment Tool" in exchange for a reduction in U.S. tariffs on Japanese automobile imports from 27.5% to 15% [2]. - The Japanese government is committed to ongoing communication with the U.S. to ensure that Japan does not find itself in a more disadvantageous position due to the new tariffs [2][3]. - Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the $550 billion investment mechanism and agreed to expedite the implementation of related projects [3].