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Japan and US reaffirm US$550B trade deal, boost critical mineral supply chains

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Japan and the United States have agreed to continue their cooperation on a US$550 billion trade deal, reaffirming its terms despite potential shifts in US tariff policies. The agreement includes reinforcing supply chains for critical minerals and ensuring no higher tariffs on Japanese goods than previously agreed. Both nations also expressed shared concerns about China's export controls potentially disrupting their supply chains. AI

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Japan and US reaffirm US$550B trade deal, boost critical mineral supply chains

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kyodo ·

    Japan, US to advance cooperation on US$550 billion trade deal

    Japan and the United States have confirmed they will advance cooperation on investing in strategic sectors and honour the other terms of a trade deal they reached last year, even though President Donald Trump’s tariff policies have changed significantly over time. “We reaffirmed …

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