トランプ大統領だいとうりょう 関税かんぜい率りつ 書簡しょかん“最大さいだい15の相手あいてに送おくる”可能かのう性せい示しめす

President Trump of the United States indicated that he may send letters notifying up to 15 major trading partners of tariff rates and other measures between the 7th and 9th.

Additionally, Secretary of Commerce Latnick explained that the new tariff rates will take effect on August 1.

It seems that the Trump administration is continuing to engage in tense negotiations with various countries.

President Trump responded to questions from reporters on the afternoon of the 6th, which was the morning of the 7th in Japan time. Regarding the letter notifying about the tariff rate and other matters, he said, The letter is scheduled to be sent on Monday the 7th, and the rate might be 12 or 15.

He stated, It will probably be around 15, indicating the possibility of sending letters to as many as 15 trading partners.

And he explained that some of the letters would probably be sent on Tuesday the 8th or Wednesday the 9th.

It did not disclose details such as whether Japan is included in the destinations.

Also, President Trump posted on his social media before noon Japan time that the sending of the letter would likely begin at noon Eastern Time in the U.S., which is 1 a.m. on the 8th in Japan time.

Furthermore, President Trump stated, For most countries, either a letter or an agreement should be made by July 9, indicating his understanding that by Wednesday the 9th, which is the deadline for the temporary suspension of reciprocal tariffs, either notification of tariff rates will be given or an agreement will be reached with major trading partners.

Additionally, Secretary of Commerce Ratnick, who was also present, stated, The tariffs will take effect from August 1.

The president stated, We are currently working on setting those tariff rates and the details of the agreement, and explained that for countries where tariff negotiations did not reach an agreement, the new tariff rates will take effect on August 1.

On the other hand, on the 6th, Mr. Hassett, chairman of the National Economic Council, which advises on economic policy at the White House, appeared on CBS television, and when asked whether the negotiation deadline would be extended, he said, The original deadline may be extended.

In the end, the president will make the final decision, he said, suggesting that there is still room for negotiation even after the 9th, which is the deadline for the temporary suspension of mutual tariffs.

It seems that the Trump administration is continuing to engage in tense negotiations with various countries.

Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Aoki: We will continue to make vigorous efforts to coordinate. At a press conference, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Aoki said, We are aware of President Trumps remarks, but I would like to refrain from commenting on every statement made by U.S. government officials.

On top of that, Japan and the United States are continuing sincere and earnest discussions with great energy.

In the phone discussions between Minister for Economic Revitalization Akazawa and Secretary of Commerce Raimondo, the positions of Japan and the United States were reaffirmed, and in-depth exchanges took place.

We will continue to make vigorous efforts to coordinate in order to reach an agreement that protects our national interests while also benefiting both Japan and the United States, he said.