アメリカ合衆国(United States of America)のドナルド・トランプ大統領(Donald John Trump)は、7日(月)(現地時間)にアメリカ合衆国(United States of America)の日本に対する相互関税を25%ととし、8月1日(金)から課税すると発表しました。
(日本との時差は14時間ですが、夏時間の為に13時間となります。)
アメリカ合衆国(United States of America)は、この相互関税は9日(水)(現地時間)迄一旦猶予されていましたが、相互関税は再度8月1日(金)迄猶予されるものの関税率は当初の24%から25%となり更なる猶予は無いとのことです。
因みに、当初の相互関税と比較して関税率が上昇したのは、日本とマレーシア(Malaysia)の2か国だけで、それ以外の国は関税率が据置き若しくは引下げとなっています。
- 各国・地域毎の相互関税の追加関税税率
- カンボジア ：49% ⇒36%
- 中華人民共和国：34%
- 台 湾 ：32%
- イ ン ド ：26%
- 大 韓 民 国：25% ⇒25%
- 日 本 ：24% ⇒25%
- Ｅ Ｕ ：20%
- イ ギ リ ス：10% ⇒10%
相互関税の関税率が上昇したと言うことは、我が国の交渉が巧く行かなかったと言うことでしょうか。
(元々、我が国の交渉力には、当初から余り期待は出来ない状況では有りました。)
THE WHITE HOUSE His ExcellencyWASHINGTON July 7, 2025 Ishiba Shigeru Prime Minister of Japan Tokyo Dear Mr.Prime Minister: It is a Great Honor for me to send you this letter in that it demonstrates the strength and commitment of our Trading Relationship, and the fact that the United States of America has agreed to continue working with Japan, despite having a significant Trade Deficit with your great Country. Nevertheless, we have decided to move forward with you, but only with more balanced, and fair, TRADE. Therefore, we invite you to participate in the extraordinary Economy of the United States, the Number One Market in the World, by far. We have had years to discuss our Trading Relationship with Japan, and have concluded that we must move away from these longterm, and very persistent, Trade Deficits engendered by Japan's Tariff, and Non Tariff, Policies and Trade Barriers. Our relationship has been, unfortunately, far from Reciprocal. Starting on August 1, 2025, we will charge Japan a Tariff of only 25% on any and all Japanese products sent into the United States, separate from all Sectoral Tariffs. Goods transshipped to evade a higher Tariff will be subject to that higher Tariff. Please understand that the 25% number is far less than what is needed to eliminate the Trade Deficit disparity we have with your Country. As you are aware, there will be no Tariff if Japan, or companies within your Country, decide to build or manufacture product within the United States and, in fact, we will do everything possible to get approvals quickly, professionally, and routinely - In other words, in a matter of weeks. If for any reason you decide to raise your Tariffs, then, whatever the number you choose to raise them by, will be added onto the 25% that we charge. Please understand that these Tariffs are necessary to correct the many years of Japan's Tariff, and Non Tariff. Policies and Trade Barriers, causing these unsustainable Trade Deficits against the United States. Thid Dificit is a major threat to our Economy and, indeed, our National Security!We look forward to working with you as your Trading Partner for many years to come. If you wish to open your heretofore closed Trading Markets to the United States, and eliminate your Tariff, and Non Tariff, Policies and Trade Barriers, we will, perhaps, consider an adjustment to this letter. These Tariffs may be modified, upward or downward, depending on our relationship with your Conuntry. You will never be disappointed with The Unites States of America. Thank you for your attention to this matter! With best wishes, Iam. Sincerely.  |
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