The outlook for Japan-US tariff negotiations is looking uncertain. With the realization of an agreement now in doubt, there are concerns about the negative impact on the Japanese economy. President Trump has singled out automobiles and agricultural products, criticizing Japan for being spoiled by the US, but is this really the case? Looking within Japan, digital-related matters are almost entirely controlled by US companies, with huge profits being siphoned off by the US. Ignoring this reality and trying to unilaterally push forward with negotiations is indeed imperialistic and tyrannical. Can we really continue to have a relationship with the US in the future if we continue like this? (Kei)

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