Executive Order 14345: Implementing the United States–Japan Agreement

A new Executive Order (14345) implements the United States–Japan trade agreement, reshaping tariffs and strengthening economic ties. It sets a 15% baseline duty on most Japanese imports while easing rates on aerospace, autos, and vital natural resources. Japan commits to purchasing U.S. goods, expanding rice and agriculture imports, and investing $550 billion in U.S. manufacturing and defense industries. The order emphasizes safeguarding national security, supporting the industrial base, and fostering balanced trade relations.