US Planning to Hold Off on Tariff Hikes and Import Curbs on Japanese Cars?

Arslan Butt•Monday, September 16, 2019•1 min read

According to a report in a Japanese newspaper, the US is considering not imposing additional tariff hikes on Japanese cars and dropping its plans to impose import curbs on them as well. This is expected to be announced at the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York next week.

Both countries are set to finalize a limited trade deal which will not only implement the above decisions but also make Japan increase agricultural imports from the US. Once this trade deal is finalized, it will put an end to the trade dispute that has been raging over the past few months.

This will come as welcome relief to the Japanese economy that has been reeling under the ongoing trade war between the US and China, as well as its own trade row with South Korea. Over the past few months, Japan’s export-oriented economy has seen trade decline, although robust domestic demand have helped support its economic growth so far.

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Arslan Butt

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Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics.His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker.His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.