Trump Strikes Trade Deals With Japan, Philippines — India Holds Out | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Trump Strikes Trade Deals With Japan, Philippines — India Holds Out | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Donald Trump has announced two new trade deals, with Japan and the Philippines, just days after securing one with Indonesia. Both Tokyo and Manila agreed to concessions like lowering tariffs, opening sensitive markets, and pledging investments — to avoid Trump’s threatened punitive tariffs starting 1 August. Japan promised access to its auto and agriculture markets and pledged a $550 billion U.S. investment, while the Philippines agreed to zero tariffs on U.S. imports and more purchases of soy, wheat, and pharmaceuticals. But none of these agreements are signed yet — they remain vague, verbal commitments, with no binding documents. Meanwhile, India has resisted U.S. demands in ongoing talks, especially over sensitive sectors like agriculture and dairy. As Trump presses for one-sided deals, New Delhi faces a tough choice.

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