Trump Announces Japan Trade Deal With Lowered Tariffs Of 15%—U.S. Futures And Japanese Auto Stocks Rise
The U.S. and Japan have reached a trade agreement that will lower tariff rates on the longtime U.S. ally down to 15%, President Donald Trump said Tuesday. The 25% tariff rate slated to hit Japan by August will be lowered to 15%, according to Trump, who said Japan will invest $550 billion into the U.S. under the deal.