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Historic US-Japan Trade Deal Signed, But $550 Billion Fund Raises Questions

Historic US-Japan Trade Deal Signed, But $550 Billion Fund Raises Questions

Historic US-Japan Trade Deal Signed, But $550 Billion Fund Raises Questions The United States and Japan have finalized what President Donald Trump has hailed as the largest trade deal in history this week. However, immediate scrutiny is focusing on a crucial, yet vaguely defined, pledge from Tokyo to establish a $550 billion US investment fund. The lack of concrete details surrounding this massive investment component is already sparking questions regarding the overall viability and implementation of the agreement. This landmark…

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US, Japan Seal Landmark Trade Deal, Tariffs Cut to 15%

US, Japan Seal Landmark Trade Deal, Tariffs Cut to 15%

US, Japan Seal Landmark Trade Deal, Tariffs Cut to 15% WASHINGTON/TOKYO – The United States and Japan have successfully concluded a major trade agreement, significantly reducing threatened auto and “reciprocal” tariffs from 25% to 15%. This landmark deal, finalized today, culminates months of intense negotiations and comes just ahead of an August 1 deadline. U.S. President Donald Trump, writing on Truth Social, lauded the pact as “a massive Deal with Japan, perhaps the largest Deal ever made.” Japanese Prime Minister…

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Trump Administration’s 2019 Trade Deal with China: A Look Back at the ‘Phase One’ Agreement

Trump Administration’s 2019 Trade Deal with China: A Look Back at the ‘Phase One’ Agreement

Trump Administration’s 2019 Trade Deal with China: A Look Back at the ‘Phase One’ Agreement In a significant development during his presidency, Donald Trump announced in late 2019 that the United States and China had signed a trade agreement. While details were initially scarce, the then-President stated the deal was finalized, with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (reported in the source as Lutnick, though Wilbur Ross served as Commerce Secretary during this period) confirming it was ‘signed and sealed’ days prior….

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US-China Reach Tentative Rare Earths Trade Deal

US-China Reach Tentative Rare Earths Trade Deal

US-China Reach Tentative Rare Earths Trade Deal A preliminary US-China trade agreement addressing rare earth elements has been announced following bilateral talks. The deal, subject to final approval from both Presidents Trump and Xi, aims to alleviate US restrictions on these critical materials, vital for tech sectors like semiconductors and mobile phone manufacturing. China currently holds a dominant position in rare earth production (61% of global production, 92% of global output). The specifics of US concessions remain undisclosed, prompting scrutiny…

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Trump Announces Breakthrough Deal with China on Rare Earths, Averting Further Trade War Escalation

Trump Announces Breakthrough Deal with China on Rare Earths, Averting Further Trade War Escalation

Trump Announces Breakthrough Deal with China on Rare Earths, Averting Further Trade War Escalation In a dramatic turn, President Donald Trump announced a significant agreement with China regarding rare earth minerals and magnets, potentially easing trade tensions between the two economic giants. The deal, he declared on Truth Social, is “done,” pending final approval from himself and President Xi Jinping. This announcement follows two days of intense negotiations in London, aiming to resolve disputes that arose after a May truce….

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