Japan Pushes for Tariff-Free Trade with the US

In a bold move to strengthen economic ties, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has renewed his commitment to eliminating all tariffs in trade negotiations with the United States. Speaking on Fuji Television, Ishiba highlighted the mutual benefits of such an agreement for both nations' economies.

Progress in Talks and a Strong Relationship with Trump

Ishiba shared that discussions with Washington are moving forward positively and described his rapport with President Donald Trump as "surprisingly good." This relationship could be pivotal in achieving the ambitious goal of zero tariffs.

Learning from the US-UK Trade Agreement

Referencing the recent US-UK trade deal, which retained a 10% tariff on automobiles, Ishiba acknowledged it as "one model" but firmly stated Japan's intention to "aim for 0% tariffs," signaling a clear divergence in strategy to maximize economic gains.