U.S. Tariffs Spark Strong Backlash from Japan and Brazil, Taiwan's Negotiation Results Still Pending
The U.S. has imposed equal tariffs on multiple countries, leading to significant backlash. Taiwan has yet to announce its new tax rates. Vice Premier Cheng Li-Chun led a delegation to the U.S. for negotiations and returned to Taiwan early on the 12th without addressing related questions. Japanese Prime Minister Shizo Abe expressed rare defiance, while tensions rose in Brazil with public protests.
While Taiwan has not released any results from the negotiations, insiders reveal that efforts to communicate with the U.S. will continue. Prime Minister Abe has emphasized that Japan must protect its values, asserting its position even as an ally of the U.S. Meanwhile, Brazil's government has vowed not to stand by idly in the face of unilateral pressure from the U.S.
Canada and India are also formulating their strategies, waiting for further developments. The future of trade relations, especially regarding tariff adjustments, will continue to be closely monitored.
