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Trump’s Tariff Deal with Japan: A Calculated Win or Risky Gamble for American Workers?

By National Security Desk | July 23, 2025

The latest U.S.-Japan tariff agreement cuts the proposed import duty from 25% to 15%, promising job creation and market relief—yet American industries remain cautious amid ongoing trade uncertainties.

In a move that sent Asian markets rallying, President Trump announced a new deal with Japan reducing planned import tariffs to 15% from a previous threat of 25%. Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei surged over 3% on the news, reflecting investor optimism. Yet beneath this surface, serious questions linger about what this means for hardworking Americans and our nation’s sovereignty.Does Lowering Tariffs Really Deliver Jobs for America?The White House claims this agreement will create “hundreds of thousands of jobs” and notes Japan’s commitment to invest $550 billion in the U.S.—a figure touted as unprecedented. But how tangible are these promises? With Japanese...

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