Japan in search of a quick agreement on customs surcharges in Washington
The Japanese Minister responsible for commercial discussions with the United States, Ryosei Akazawa, called on Monday, shortly before his departure for Washington, to a resolution “As soon as possible” From the customs dispute, faced with the threat of an economic crisis.
“Certain customs duties already being in application, the profits of Japanese companies decrease day after day”Akazawa said before parliament. “Faster [la question sera réglée]better it will be “he added.
During his trip, Ryosei Akazawa will request the revision of all customs measures taken by the Trump administration. The surcharge “Converse” From 24 % imposed by the American president, Donald Trump, to Japanese products is certainly suspended for eighty days. But this respite is temporary, and a floor right of 10 % applies.
In addition, so far, Japan has failed to obtain exemptions from 25 % surcharge in the automotive sector, steel and aluminum, in force for several weeks for all the trade partners of the United States. “I will do my best, keeping in mind the national interest and the effectiveness of our action”you insisted M. Akazawa.
Japanese companies are among the biggest investors in the United States. Last year, motor vehicles represented around 28 % of the 132 billion euros in Japanese exports for the American market.
