Japan, Korea eager to cut deal before Aug. 1 tariff deadline

Jul 9, 2025 - 01:00
Japan, Korea eager to cut deal before Aug. 1 tariff deadline
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday it is "truly regrettable" that the U.S. will impose a 25% tariff on its exports beginning Aug. 1, but the Trump administration is encouraging progress in trade negotiations.