Article
TRUMP SHOWS NO WILLINGNESS TO COMPROMISE ON JAPAN AUTO TARIFFS
https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/56344?phrase=mauritius&words=
Discussion
- Trump said it’s “not fair” that Japan sells many cars to the U.S., but the U.S. doesn’t sell many to Japan. Do you agree with him? Why or why not?
- Why do you think Japanese cars are so popular in the U.S.?
- Would you still buy an imported car if the price went up by 25%?
- The article says Japan’s negotiator couldn’t meet with the U.S. Treasury Secretary. What do you think makes international negotiation difficult?
- How might these tariffs affect workers in the car industry in both the U.S. and Japan?