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日美达成协议,对等关税为15%
日经中文网·2025-07-23 06:14

Group 1 - The core agreement between the US and Japan involves a 15% tariff on Japanese cars exported to the US, which is the lowest among all new reciprocal tariff rates announced by the US [1][2] - Japan will increase its rice imports from the US within the existing quota, maintaining a total import volume of 770,000 tons annually with zero import tariffs [2] - The agreement aims to encourage Japanese investment in the US, with a total investment and financing framework of up to $550 billion, focusing on sectors like semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and AI [3][4] Group 2 - The new reciprocal tariff will lower the existing tariff on Japanese cars from 25% to 15%, combining a 12.5% tariff and a basic rate of 2.5%, without imposing import quantity limits [2][3] - The negotiations faced challenges, with Japan seeking a review of tariffs in exchange for significant investments, while the US demanded further market access, particularly in the automotive sector [4] - The agreement is part of a broader initiative called "Japan Investment America Initiative," which aims to bolster economic security through targeted investments [3][4]