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How Japan’s efforts to pacify Donald Trump on tariffs failed
Japan initially promised to invest $1 trillion in the United States in a move to avoid tariffs and woo President Donald Trump. However, despite showing early signs of progress, the efforts backfired, with Washington now threatening to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Japanese imports from August 1. What is the way out for Tokyo now?
Some Japanese officials believe Tokyo will have to change tack and consider lowering barriers on farm imports to appease Trump. Fiel image/Reuters
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