Japanese foreign minister asks Rubio for exemption from Trump tariffs

Not a chance, why?

Japan's running large systemic trade surpluses.

Country like Australia, which typically runs trade deficits with the US, will likely receive a 'carve-out' from Steel and Aluminum tariffs, not Japan.

Facts matter, Japan's got to pay up and US Steel M&A is a pipe dream, Trump strongly opposes and knows the biz well from his development days. No outsourcing steel production, too much national security risk.

Would you reduce or eliminate your tariffs - some as high as 38% - placed for US agricultural products, Japan?

Australia most likely will receive a carve out (what a stupid phrase) because they didn’t oppose Trump’s sanctions against the ICC. Spinelessness clearly wins the day

Japan ran a $70 billion trade surplus with the USA last year. Good luck. You will need it.

Multiple Trump Admin officials have stated only countries (very few) not running systemic trade surpluses will be considered 'carve-out' candidates from 25% Steel and Aluminum Tariffs.

Australia likely to receive based on their US trade history and a balanced 'equitable' trade performance. ICC unrelated and minor issue that many countries oppose.

US relationship with Australia is highly strategic on numerous fronts, especially regarding China.

Other refer to 'exemptions' vs. 'carve-outs', pick your poison, either way Japan's not qualifying based on merits of US trade history.

Many consider Sec. State Rubio to be a leading contender to be VP Vance running mate in 2028.

Doubtful he'll cave to pressure on tariffs, Japan has no standing, unlike Australia for 'carve-outs'. Rubio does not want to be a lightweight, giving stuff away like Biden.

deanzaZZRToday  05:02 pm JST

Japan ran a $70 billion trade surplus with the USA last year. Good luck. You will need it.

Your country China ran a $361 billion trade surplus with the USA last year. Luck isn't going to help you.

deanzaZZRToday  05:02 pm JST

Japan ran a $70 billion trade surplus with the USA last year. Good luck. You will need it.

Your country China ran a $361 billion trade surplus with the USA last year. Luck isn't going to help you.

@OA Thanks. I am not Chinese. Unlike Japan, China has been planning for a return of Trump 2.0. Japanese leadership in pretty much anything is AWOL for decades now. Good luck, Japan!

And if you want to get historic, the last time the USA had a trade surplus with Japan was back in the 1950s. Ouch.

Sorry, Japan. Either trade will be balanced or something of equal value received.

Good luck, Japan!

Japan needs not only a lot of luck when it comes to economic relations with the warmongering United States of America but to wisen up, considering it has been forced to buy more American made weapons (go figure) and expensive GNL to replace the Russian gas (talk about proxy war in Ukraine) three times more expensive and highly polluted, with huge risks for the global environment.

A reminder that nnder the defense strategy, Japan aims to eventually double its annual military spending to around 10 trillion yen ($63 billion), making it the world’s No. 3 military spender after the United States and China.

You only need to take a look at the smirk on Rubio's face in the above picture to put into context the whole story.

lol Ask. Lol

usa steel has asked for the tariffs to recover. There is no chance. All the begging will only show how little power Japan has when you suck up. When will Japan stop consulting with the US and see now the government there is and dictator right wing religious regime oniy caring about making money for the billionaires.

...nobody on this planet supports 

The whole Asia supports China for economic trade relationship, apart from that bunch of Filipinos fishermen forced to stage the skirmishes with China vessels, without even realizing what are they doing.

The main thing is nobody in Asia wants a repeat of what is going on in Eastern Europe and Middle East because of the warmongering attitude of United States of America.

When you say 'Planet" you mean the Wall Street investors, right?

Sec. State. Rubio an excellent speaker and again given his Hispanic background, parents came from Cuba, probably about 50% chance he's Vance's VP in 28.

Rubio will have to carry DJT water for 4 years, no way he does or says anything that's not fully aligned with DJT, thus no exemptions/carve-outs for any countries with persistent large trade surpluses, like Japan.

Don't blame Iwaya for asking, never hurts to try!

USA, the most violent regime in this world, involved in war after war this past century? 

Agreed, past 80 years anyway, but DJT and Cabinet Members like Rubio ran on PEACE. DJT constantly reminded voters he started no new wars his first term, only President since probably Ford. Reagan was close, had only minor CIA backed coups in Central & South America

Trump has only been president for 27 days but one poster talking about 2028.

Sec. State. Rubio an excellent speaker and again given his Hispanic background, parents came from Cuba, probably about 50% chance he's Vance's VP in 28.

Rubio was on Trump's short list, betting markets 'favorite' to be VP until Vance was selected. Point is Sec. Rubio not your average Sec. State. Serious political gravitas as leading Hispanic politician in US with tons of talent.

Lots of people talking about 28, except the old farts who won't likely make it, DJT LOVES Rubio!

when the cost of imported goods rises above domestically produced goods, domestic producers raise their prices.

trumpflation will be a wildfire by the end of the summer. everyone loses when a fool is at the wheel.

""He also signed a document on Thursday to introduce reciprocal tariffs, which would raise the import taxes the United States charges on certain products to match what other countries impose on U.S. goods crossing their borders. On the following day, he said he will roll out tariffs on imported cars""

Fair Enough.

Here what will happen , the very next day Trump's 25% tariffs go into effect, Japan will announce it is reducing it's tariffs on U.S products, mark my wards.

Japan should retaliate by sending the US a bill for ground rent for the US bases. About time they paid their way!

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said Saturday he asked his U.S. counterpart Marco Rubio that Japan be exempt from President Donald Trump's plans to impose 25 percent steel and aluminum tariffs and reciprocal tariffs.

Japan Government must forge its own way, economically politically diplomatically essentially militarily.

Reform of Japan economy is now essential, it must be a number one priority, depopulation must be reversed for the next generation to thrive.

To do this sacrifices will need to be sold to the J people, through the ballot box, a complete 21st century restructuring,.

Will Japan people trust government?

How long will grandpa and grandma be left alone to plough the land grow the crops vegs feed the nation?

The court of public opinion is out on that.

Donald Trump presidency is short term, 4 years.

This must be taken into consideration, Japan must find a way to encourage the next generation to join together and unite in a drive for repopulation.

Culture could be changing, in some respects not positively.

Government must reflect embrace the next generation.

A younger more, dare I suggest it inclusive perspective, take risks in bringing in youth to harness political engagement

Mr. Rubio is not known for his critical thinking skills. Good luck in conversations with him.

Time for the world to reject Trump, America and its products and show them we don't need them.

Trump tariffs is going to hurt the low income American grassroot people more than he can harm China. American household spending is rising and that will causing social chaos and crime rate rising. Why countries around the world care this. America is stupid enough committing suicide !

Here's the deal, US imports total about $3Trillion, Exports about $2Trillion, clearly, World needs US more than vice-versa.

DJT & 'Little Marco' Rubio have the negotiating leverage, especially as Europe's in recession and Asia's slowing, while US "exceptionalism" looks set to take off under Trump 2.0

Never say never, Little Marco heads up the most important and sought after demographic in America, the Hispanics and Republicans in part due to Marco won the Hispanics in 2024 and losing about 2:1 in 2020.

Marco has a good as shot as ANYONE to become a future President, possibly better than ANYONE.

What about Japan's 778% tariff on rice imports?

You’re asking the wrong person in charge for an exemption, that would be 1st President Musk, then 2nd President Trump.

Japan has no tarrifs that anyone really cares about. Non Japanese complain about rice but Japanese people don't really want foreign rice (just ask them). This is Japan. With Japanese people. It's up to them. If you are a non Japanese in Japan, just remember you don't matter.

On the following day, he said he will roll out tariffs on imported cars

Japan has no tariffs on cars. Again, people who complain are the same as mentioned above. Also, BYD is in Japan and NOT in the USA. Japan has a more open market. You want to sell cars in Japan? You need to convince Japanese buyers themselves. The government does not care.

 DJT constantly reminded voters he started no new wars his first term, only President since probably Ford. Reagan was close, had only minor CIA backed coups in Central & South America . . .

Factually incorrect. That president was Jimmy Carter.

"Facts matter"

Wild to see Americans on here with such a small understand of trade. You have a trade deficit with so many countries because you are rich. It’s literally like complaining that you pay the cleaning lady but she doesn’t pay you.

Japan makes a Petition to the Lord US President under in deep and advert bowing pose many times repeatedly, truly degrading foreign relation policy.

Wild to see Americans on here with such a small understand of trade. 

Exactly. Look at Australia and Australia is not complaining

trump baited Japan and Japan fell for it.

Didn’t Trump meet with Japan’s president a couple weeks ago and promised to not impose tariffs on aluminum and steel? What exactly was accomplished in that meeting that was in favor of Japan. Trump cannot be trusted.

Trust is the main focus. You can trust China to do what they say weather it negitive or positive to you country. You can not trust the USA in the same manner. This is the key to Asia future. If you can rely on those who are consistent or do you rely on inconsistency and China has the run on the board in it sphere of Asia the the USA has proven to fail at any political hurdles regarding Asia. So USA future is bleak in Asia. I only seeing Australia sticking with the USA and alienating themself with its Asian neighbors. The real winner will be those who side with China. The USA as became a pseudo Fascist state because the people guiding it will not except to share dominance.

John-SanToday 06:31 am JST

You can trust China to do what they say weather it negitive or positive to you country.

Really? You can trust China not to decide one day that it will have your products banned officially or unoffically? You can trust China not to completely ignore their dog savaging peaceful countries? You can trust China not to try to throw you out of the South China Sea?

John-SanToday 06:31 am JST

The USA as became a pseudo Fascist state because the people guiding it will not except to share dominance.

If you think China is sharing its dominance I have news for you. And dog Putin is the #1 fascist in the world today.

I don't think elf-man is really certain what he is doing these days.

I agree to disagree with you on China Tai; By the way I never down anyone. I only up vote

John-SanToday 07:53 am JST

I agree to disagree with you on China Tai; By the way I never down anyone. I only up vote

Must have been someone else down-voting me like crazy then. In any event, even MAGA-Putins still largely consider China a threat.

Japan has no tariffs on cars. Again, people who complain are the same as mentioned above. Also, BYD is in Japan and NOT in the USA. Japan has a more open market. You want to sell cars in Japan? You need to convince Japanese buyers themselves. The government does not care.

The government traditionally set strict standards, such as safety requirements, for foreign auto imports, while domestic made and sold cars met laxer standards.

Then there's always the boatload shipment of bananas rejected because one was already turning yellow.

When asked to make Japan exempt from Trump's 25% tariffs, how did Rubio respond to it?

Did he respond Japan must increase its share of cost for hosting U.S. forces, and forever at that?