Trump’s Tariffs on Japan Explained: Who Wins?

Trump’s Tariffs on Japan Explained—Who Wins?

Donald Trump claimed deep affection for Japan—but his economic actions told a different story. In this sharp analysis, Jacob Shapiro explores how Trump’s tariff policies strained U.S.-Japan relations, despite public admiration for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

While Trump pushed hard for bilateral trade negotiations, Abe resisted, wary of America-first tactics and the abandonment of multilateral trade frameworks. This episode unpacks the geopolitical cost of Trump’s trade pressure, Japan’s strategic balancing act, and what this moment says about America’s credibility with its allies.

Did Trump’s economic nationalism undermine diplomacy, or was it a bold negotiation strategy? Dive in to find out how affection, tariffs, and power politics collided.

#Japan #usa #tarrifs


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Referenced in the Show:


Tobais' SubStack - https://observingjapan.substack.com/


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Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.com (https://jacobshapiro.com)


Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShap (https://x.com/JacobShap)


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Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today’s volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.


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Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy...

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