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Trump Urges Urgent Trade Deal Amid Tariff Tensions

4/17/2025

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President Trump took a hands-on approach in U.S.-Japan trade talks on April 16, 2025, pushing to alleviate tariffs that have rattled markets. With a 90-day tariff pause looming, he stressed the urgency of a deal. Japan, grappling with a 10% baseline tariff and a hefty 25% on cars, aims to safeguard its interests while nurturing its alliance with the U.S.

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President Trump took a hands-on approach in U.S.-Japan trade talks on April 16, 2025, pushing to alleviate tariffs that have rattled markets. With a 90-day tariff pause looming, he stressed the urgency of a deal. Japan, grappling with a 10% baseline tariff and a hefty 25% on cars, aims to safeguard its interests while nurturing its alliance with the U.S.