Trump’s Tariffs on Japan: Our American perspective｜The Austin and Arthur Show
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00:00 Today’s Sake
03:14 The Origin of the Surname Trump
04:25 Why Impose Tariffs?
06:28 What Does Trump Want?
10:47 The Difference Between Trump and Typical Politicians
13:18 Argument with Zelensky
16:29 Tariffs on Rice in Japan
16:58 Introduction to AA Friends
17:39 Can Foreign Rice Sell in Japan?
18:37 Reactions of Various Countries to Tariffs
21:30 Parent-Child Relationship
25:34 Is Japan’s Economy Okay?
28:16 Things I Agree with Trump About
The reciprocal tariffs introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump have become a major topic of discussion in Japan. For Japanese companies, exporting to the U.S. is gonna be more challenging, and for American citizens, rising prices are likely to affect their daily lives. At first glance, it seems like no one will benefit from this policy, but what are the underlying motives behind it?
In this video, we share our thoughts on this issue from the perspective of Americans living in Japan.
Please note, this video was recorded before President Trump’s official announcement on tariffs on April 2nd.
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11 Comments
The aim of the tariff strategy in the Trump administration is to isolate China economically and technologically. Trump's tariff would develop into the TPP. After presenting the tariff policy, many nations sent delegates, prime ministers, and presidents to the US to discuss the issues. Currently, the tariff is stable at 10% for all countries except China. Finally, the US would get down the tariff, and other nations negotiating with the US would also decrease the tariff. As a result, China would be isolated with a reciprocal high-rate tariff. Chinese economic power would be reduced, and traditional coercive diplomacy and military behavior would diminish. This is the scenario that Mr. President wrote.
Wow you agree with T tariffs, tariffs are old fashioned
T lives in 1940 and 1950 in his head
Currently world functions cooperating with each other and supply chains are all interconnected, T can’t bring back all manufacturings back into the states like he says
You guys need to learn about basics about this before you open your mouth to talk about
Thank you for sharing another interesting discussion on a very current topic. It clearly reflects the perspective of ordinary American citizens regarding the current situation. I think it was a great video to learn about America today.
However, I wonder why you view the trade deficit solely as a negative phenomenon. On the flip side, it has been the rest of the world that has financed not only America's trade deficits but also the government's deficits. With this large influx of money from abroad, various business investments could be made in your country, enhancing the economy and leading to the flourishing of industries such as digital technology and finance over a long period. Considering these aspects, I was a bit surprised by the statement suggesting that the U.S. has unilaterally supported the rest of the world at the sacrifice of its own people.
The real issue, in my view, is that the U.S. failed to ensure a fair distribution of the benefits generated by these investments, resulting in a polarized division between economic classes. I believe this is one of the root causes of the global turbulence we are witnessing today. I would say its a domestic problem in the U.S. that, in turn, are causing 迷惑 for the rest of the world.
「アメリカ人はこう感じてる」は理解はできるし同情もするけど、「なぜそうなったか」ってコンテクストに思考が至らないところに引く。
「これまで何をやってきたか」「今何をやっているか」を客観視すると、自分たちの問題を転嫁して他責してるだけでは。ミーミー言ってるだけのやつはやっぱ擁護できん。
Thank you very much for your honest and straightforward opinions. It is a great opportunity for me to understand how American people feel about the recent situation and historical facts.
To be fair, we have greatly benefited from the peace maintained by the military and economic power of the United States. We recognize that many American soldiers have dedicated themselves to preserving our peace.
However, these efforts were not solely for the benefit of other countries or U.S. allies, but also for the United States itself. Your country has long focused on strengthening its global influence on international issues through its significant military and economic power.
In a sense, the current situation is the very outcome your country has historically aimed for.
Anyway, I can understand why you feel it's unfair.
But Americans should keep in mind that China will definitely take advantage of this opportunity to replace the United States, as America's influence on global issues will inevitably be weakened. I have no idea whether a situation like this would be what the US wants.
Austinさんがトラさんの主張を概要されてますが、トラさんがアメリカの企業をアメリカの取り戻す為の関税引き上げは全くの根拠の無い方針です。その余波によって、米国の経済は没落されてます。現代における世界経済はアメリカにとっても良い状況でした。コロナ禍後で世界の経済は低迷されてましたが、バイデン政権の方針では、アメリカは世界でトップの地位を維持して、米国産製造業者と農産業と建築業も栄えてました。失業率も雇用率も最適で株価も歴史的良い結果を残してます。Austinさんがトランプの方針と政治執行スタイルは大好きだと発言にはショックを受けました。正直、Austinさんの政治状況のファクトチェックを知らない残念なアメリカ人だと思いました。先ずトラさんは、強姦罪、詐欺罪、34件の重罪犯罪で完璧な12ー0の敗訴された犯罪歴のある男です。そんな人が日本で政界のトップの座に再選出されることは決してありません。トラさんは、オハイオ州のハイチの移民は違法者で、彼らは隣人の犬猫を盗んでくっていると何度も暴言を拡散されてました。今現在も、アメリカの領土で生まれ育ったアメリカ人と合法滞在された移民をエルサルバドルへ国外追放されてます。この件に関しても最高裁は彼らの無罪を認識されて、トラ政権に彼らを本国に呼び戻ることを指示しても、トラ政権はそれを無視して未だに無罪なる国外追放された移民をMS13の犯罪者だと証言してます。他にも色々トラ大統領は常識の無い、根拠の無いデマを平気で報道されてます。Austinさん、貴方は正気ですか？それとも、酔ってしまって自分の言っていることを理解していないのですか？
アーサーさんは、日本は米国産米に700％の関税を掛けていると言ってますが、その情報は間違っています。下記の情報は、ネットで調べた一句つかの情報です。
「現在の日本の米国産米に対する関税率は、数量枠（ミニマム・アクセス）という仕組みの中で運用されています。これは、一定量までは比較的低い関税率（または無税）で輸入を認め、その数量を超えた分に対しては高い関税率を課すというものです。」
Trump had a misunderstanding about tariffs, thinking the exporting country pays the tax. Until very recently, Trump insisted that if we raised tariffs on imports in the US from China, the Chinese government would be the one paying. That's what led to the current decline of the American economy. It's laughable, isn't it? Because of it, Americans are historically losing more manufacturers and farming business. Now, that is he fact!
あなたがたの話しは突っ込みどころが多すぎて何から書けばいいのかわからないほどです。。。この動画でアメリカの一般的な人々の歴史、経済、政治に関する知識がどういうものか分かったのは有意義でした。ありがとうございました。
I'd think you might want to change the title of this video. Like, "How Americans feel about Trump's tariff policy", or something like that. "How will Trump's tariffs affect Japan?" sounds like an explanation video made by an economist. Obviously, you guys aren't economists but just "normal" Americans, right?
アーサーオースティンに怒るんじゃなくて、平均的なアメリカ人がどう考えているかを理解した上で、自分に何ができるか考えるべきでは？