日本在新的“互惠”税的混乱中, 要求美国澄清汽车关税问题。 Japan seeks clarity from the US on auto tariffs, amid confusion over new "reciprocal" duties.

日本首席贸易谈判员会见美国官员,推动迅速执行最近的贸易协议,其中包括将日本汽车进口关税从27.5%降至15%。 Japan's chief trade negotiator met with US officials to push for the swift implementation of a recent trade deal, which includes lowering tariffs on Japanese car imports from 27.5% to 15%. 然而,对于美国是否在现有关税之外再增加15%的关税,人们产生了混淆。 However, confusion has arisen over whether the US will stack new 15% tariffs on top of existing duties. 美国对大部分日本商品征收15%的“互惠”关税。 The US has imposed a 15% "reciprocal" tariff on most Japanese goods. 日本认为,这与该协定相矛盾,因为该协定被视为对总理石巴茂一郎至关重要。 Japan argues this contradicts the agreement, which was seen as crucial for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.