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What the new trade deal with Japan means for the U.S.

Season 2025 Episode 204 | 6m 30s

The U.S. and Japan announced a trade agreement that President Trump hailed as a significant victory for American companies and consumers. In return, he said the U.S. won’t impose 25% tariffs on Japan at the end of this month. William Brangham discussed the details with Kate Kalutkiewicz of McLarty Associates, an international trade consulting firm.

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