【書簡しょかん全文ぜんぶん】トランプ大統領だいとうりょう “日本にっぽんからの輸入ゆにゅう品ひんに関税かんぜい25％”

On the 7th, U.S. President Trump sent a letter to Prime Minister Ishiba, notifying him that a 25% tariff will be imposed on imports from Japan starting next month on the 1st.

I will convey the entire contents of the letter.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Your Excellency, the Prime Minister, It is a great honor for me to send you this letter.

This letter demonstrates the strength and commitment of the trade relationship between the United States and Japan, and shows that the United States has agreed to continue cooperating with Japan despite the large trade deficit that exists between our great nations.

The United States decided to move forward with Japan, but only because there is more balanced and fair trade.

The United States invites Japan to the outstanding American economy, which is the largest market in the world.

We have discussed trade relations with Japan for many years, and have concluded that it is necessary to break free from the long-standing trade deficit caused by Japans tariffs, non-tariff policies, and trade barriers.

The relationship between the United States and Japan is, unfortunately, far from being reciprocal.

From August 1, 2025, a 25% tariff will be imposed on all Japanese products sent to the United States, except for those in specific sectors.

Products that have been transshipped to avoid higher tariffs will be subject to those higher tariffs.

Please understand that the figure of 25% is not sufficient to correct the trade deficit imbalance with your country.

As you know, if Japan or Japanese companies decide to manufacture products within the United States, there will be no tariffs.

In fact, we do everything possible quickly and professionally, and always in a way that ensures we receive approval.

In other words, it means within a few weeks.

If Japan decides to raise tariffs for any reason, the increase will be added on top of the 25% tariff we impose.

Please understand that these tariffs are necessary to correct the long-standing Japanese tariff and non-tariff policies and trade barriers that have caused an unsustainable trade deficit for the United States.

This deficit poses a serious threat to our countrys economy, and furthermore, to our national security! The United States looks forward to continuing to work with you as your trade partner for many years to come.

If you wish to open up markets that have been closed until now to the United States and remove tariffs, non-tariff policies, and trade barriers, we will probably consider making adjustments regarding this letter.

These tariffs may be revised.

Depending on the relationship with Japan, it may become higher or lower.

America will never let you down.

Thank you for your interest in this matter! I wish you all the best.

Donald Trump