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WASHINGTON DC, Jul 02 (News On Japan) –
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed doubts about reaching a commerce settlement with Japan and hinted at the opportunity of imposing tariffs of 30% to 35%.
“We have been negotiating with Japan, however I doubt we will make a deal,” Trump stated on July 1st. “They’re very powerful, and so they’ve been spoiled.”
Trump additionally voiced frustration with Japan’s commerce stance, saying, “They do not import American rice, and so they do not import our automobiles.” He signaled that if talks break down, he may unilaterally impose excessive tariffs, stating there’s a chance of putting tariffs “from 30% to 35%” on Japanese imports.
He additionally acknowledged the problem of finalizing an settlement by the casual deadline of July ninth, suggesting that negotiations might not attain a conclusion in time.
Supply: TBS
