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Japan-US Trade Deal Stalls Over Unresolved Tariff Orders
6 Sep
Summary
- Japan's top tariff negotiator says US has not issued expected orders on pharma, semiconductor tariffs
- Tokyo to continue pressing for remaining tariff orders to be issued
- Japan to analyze economic impact of US auto tariff changes
As of September 6th, 2025, Japan's broad trade agreement with the United States remains unsettled, according to the country's top tariff negotiator. Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's minister for economic policy, stated that while a presidential order has been issued concerning adjustments to general tariffs as well as automobile and auto parts tariffs, the expected orders for most-favored-nation status for pharmaceuticals and semiconductors have not been issued by the US.
"Therefore, it cannot be said that this is settled," Akazawa told reporters after returning from talks in Washington. He emphasized that Tokyo will continue to press for the remaining tariff orders to be issued by the US government.
In addition, Japan has announced plans to begin a full analysis of the economic impact of the US auto tariff changes and how Japan's competitive trade conditions compare to other countries. This suggests Tokyo is closely monitoring the situation and prepared to take further action if necessary to protect its interests.
