Japan & United States — United States Trade Representative
13 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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International
Japan: Japan protested the 12.5% tariff, arguing it violates prior trade assurances and is based on insufficient grounds.
United States — United States Trade Representative: USTR conducted the forced labor investigation and implemented the tariffs, adding product exemptions and adjusting rates based on country actions.
Apr 20, 2026 · 318 articles
International
Japan: Japan>>> is among the countries facing a 12.5% additional tariff, and its trade and foreign ministries have not yet responded to the proposed tariffs.
United States — United States Trade Representative: The United States — United States Trade Representative>>> (USTR) is the government agency responsible for conducting the investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and formally proposing the new tariffs. The USTR's findings and statements are central to this event.
Jun 02, 2026 · 125 articles
Domestic
Japan: Japan>>> is among the countries that would face a 12.5% additional tariff due to alleged forced labor imports.
United States — United States Trade Representative: The United States — United States Trade Representative>>> released a report proposing additional tariffs on products from various trading partners due to alleged forced labor imports, impacting international trade relations.
May 18, 2026 · 323 articles
International
Japan: Potential target of tariffs if it remains a top buyer.
United States — United States Trade Representative: Will determine tariff rates and reassess top buyers.
Jul 10, 2026 · 311 articles
International
Japan: Japan is among the 54 economies listed by the United States — United States Trade Representative that could face additional tariffs due to concerns about goods produced with forced labor.
United States — United States Trade Representative: The United States — United States Trade Representative is actively involved in finalizing the interim trade deal with India and has proposed additional tariffs on goods from 60 countries, including India, due to concerns about forced labor.
May 21, 2026 · 109 articles
International
Japan: Japan faces 12.5% forced-labor tariffs and is under investigation for excess capacity.
United States — United States Trade Representative: USTR implemented the tariffs on Canada, Brazil, and other countries, and is leading negotiations. Its actions are central to the trade disputes.
Jul 16, 2026 · 305 articles
International
Japan: Japan is a competitor in auto exports to the U.S., facing lower tariffs than Mexico.
United States — United States Trade Representative: The USTR, led by Greer, is conducting the negotiations and seeking interim arrangements.
Jul 22, 2026 · 33 articles
International
Japan: Japan is among the economies being probed, but no action has been taken.
United States — United States Trade Representative: The USTR is involved in the tariff deliberations and Section 301 investigations, playing a key role in implementing trade policy.
Aug 24, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Japan: Japan was mentioned by North Korea as pursuing nuclear weapons under US protection.
United States — United States Trade Representative: USTR will help present a menu of Spanish products for potential embargo.
Apr 20, 2026 · 160 articles
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