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Import duties, tariff rates, trade agreements, and reciprocal trade practices with other nations; excludes immigration visas or border security operations.

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Sep 29, 2025 · proclamationAdjusting Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products Into the United States
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Sep 5, 2025 · executive orderModifying the Scope of Reciprocal Tariffs and Establishing Procedures for Implementing Trade and Security Agreements
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Sep 4, 2025 · executive orderImplementing the United States-Japan Agreement
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Executive Order EO 14345

Implementing the United States-Japan Agreement

SignedDonald Trump · Sep 4, 2025

Trump imposes 15 percent baseline tariff on Japanese imports but exempts aircraft, autos, and certain drugs under new trade agreement.

Does not appropriate new federal funding. Relies on existing trade authorities and does not create new legal rights that individuals can enforce in court.

What it does (12)

Background
- Imposes 15 percent tariff on nearly all Japanese imports effective retroactively from August 7, 2025
- Japan commits to purchasing $8 billion annually of US agricultural goods, manufactured products, and defense equipment
- US recognizes Japanese market openings for aircraft sales, vehicle imports, and defense purchases
General Tariffs
- Japanese products with duties below 15 percent are raised to exactly 15 percent combined rate
- Japanese products already subject to 15 percent or higher duties receive zero additional tariff
- Tariffs take effect retroactively from August 7, 2025
Aerospace
- Eliminates tariffs on Japanese civil aircraft and related products effective upon Federal Register notice
Automobiles and Automobile Parts
- Japanese auto and auto-part tariffs are set to 15 percent combined rate (if currently below) or zero additional duty (if at or above 15 percent)
Products Not Subject to Reciprocal Tariffs
- Secretary may reduce Japanese tariffs to zero for unavailable natural resources, generic pharmaceuticals, and related ingredients
Monitoring and Modifications
- Secretary must monitor Japan's implementation and report status to President
- Trump may modify tariffs if Japan fails to uphold agreement commitments
Delegation
- Secretaries of Commerce and Homeland Security are authorized to implement via regulation, Federal Register notices, and tariff schedule changes

Read it on the Federal Register