That would be significantly more than the 24% duty imposed on Japan as part of Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” on April 2, when he declared that all nations would be subject to high import taxes.
Later, in order to give them time to negotiate with Washington, the tariffs on the majority of US trading partners, including Japan, were reduced to 10% for ninety days.
Trump has stated that he has no intention of extending the halt, which is set to end on July 9.
Trump also persisted in raising doubts about the possibility of reaching a deal with Tokyo.
“Japan has been dealt with. We might not be able to come to an agreement. “I don’t think so,” he said to reporters on Air Force One Tuesday.
