Implementing The United States–japan Agreement

The tariff framework aims to reduce the U.S. trade deficit, expand market access for American producers, and strengthen domestic manufacturing and defense industries. Japan also committed to $550 billion in U.S. investment and increased purchases of American goods.

What the order does ​

• Sets combined standard and additional tariffs at 15% for most Japanese imports currently taxed below 15%, while adding no tariff to goods already taxed at 15% or more.
• Applies the new tariff framework retroactively to qualifying Japanese goods entered on or after August 7, 2025, with refunds handled through standard customs procedures.
• Removes specified tariffs from qualifying Japanese civil aircraft products, excluding unmanned aircraft.
• Replaces existing automobile and auto-parts tariffs with a combined 15% tariff floor for covered Japanese vehicles and parts.
• Authorizes zero reciprocal tariffs for certain unavailable natural resources and generic pharmaceutical products and inputs.
• Directs federal officials to revise the tariff schedule, issue implementing rules, and monitor Japan’s compliance with its commitments.
• Allows the President to modify the order if Japan does not implement its commitments.

Who it affects ​

• U.S. importers and purchasers of Japanese goods, including automobiles, auto parts, aircraft products, pharmaceuticals, and natural resources.
• American manufacturing, aerospace, agriculture, food, energy, automobile, industrial, and defense producers seeking greater access to Japan.
• Japanese exporters and companies investing in or selling products to the United States.
• Federal trade, commerce, customs, and tariff-administration agencies.