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Trump Announces $550B Trade Deal with Japan at 15% Tariff

Trump Announces $550B Trade Deal with Japan at 15% Tariff

Above: US President Donald Trump made a gesture to the press after a reception with Republican Congress members at the White House on July 22, 2025. Image copyright: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images

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The agreement forces Japan to finally open markets that have been closed to American products for decades, particularly in agriculture and automotive sectors. This deal proves that tough negotiating tactics work and that America can secure favorable terms when it stands firm against unfair trade practices.

Metaculus Prediction

There is a 70% chance customs duties revenue to the federal government will increase from $80 billion in fiscal year 2023 to $160 billion in fiscal year 2026 (in 2023 dollars), according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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