Overview

• President Trump is personally attending the US-Japan negotiations, underscoring their significance in addressing trade and defense cost-sharing issues.
• Talks cover tariffs, including Japan's 24% export levies paused for 90 days, as well as Japan's financial contributions for hosting US troops.
• Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has stated that Japan will not rush into a deal or make significant concessions, while ruling out retaliatory tariffs.
• Experts highlight the US's unilateral leverage in the negotiations, with Japan seeking a balanced outcome without economic coercion.
• The discussions are part of broader global trade recalibrations, with over 75 countries requesting similar talks following the US's tariff pause.