Stalled US tariff talks hinge on Japan's upper house election

Trump notifies Japan of 25% tariff; negotiation deadline essentially extended to Aug. 1

U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have been unable to reach a deal on tariffs on American imports from Japan. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Nikkei)

TASUKU IKEDA

July 8, 2025 04:41 JST

TOKYO -- The results of this month's upper house election in Japan will likely determine further progress on U.S.-Japan tariff negotiations, which are apparently at an impasse, as well as the Japanese government's room to make concessions.