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Trump Joins Economic Advisers for Trade Negotiations with Japan Amidst Tariff Concerns

President Trump meets with Japanese officials to discuss tariffs, military costs, and trade fairness amid global market concerns about U.S. tariffs.

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For decades, Trump has been critical of the U.S. trade deficit with Japan and other countries, saying that American companies have been put at a disadvantage by trade practices and intentional efforts by other countries to maintain weak currencies.
Trump Says He’s Joining Tariff Talks With Japanese Officials
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Japan is among the first countries to start negotiations with the U.S.
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Updated: Apr 16th, 2025, 12:39 PM ET

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President Trump convenes with top economic advisers and Japanese officials to negotiate tariffs and military support costs. Japan aims to protect its national interests amidst U.S. tariff policies, including a 10% baseline tariff, while discussions break amid a 90-day pause on increased tariffs for most countries. The negotiations underscore the complexity of U.S.-Japan trade dynamics and defense spending expectations, particularly in light of Trump's focus on reducing trade deficits and bolstering national security.

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