Global markets rally following Trump's tariffs deal with Japan
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On Wednesday, global stock markets experienced significant gains, particularly Japan's Nikkei 225 index, which rose by 3.5% after an agreement on tariffs was reached between Japan and the U.S. This deal established a 15% import duty on Japanese goods, down from a proposed 25%. President Trump claimed the agreement would create hundreds of thousands of jobs and highlighted Japan's $550 billion investment in the U.S. Analysts noted the sentiment surrounding these trade agreements could stabilize markets in light of pending negotiations with the EU and South Korea.
Global shares rallied on Wednesday, notably with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 gaining 3.5% after a tariff deal between Japan and the U.S. was announced.
The agreement includes a 15% import duty on goods from Japan, down from the previously threatened 25%, impacting sectors like autos and rice.
President Trump emphasized the deal will create hundreds of thousands of jobs and mentioned Japan's investment of $550 billion in the U.S. economy.
Analysts indicated that trade deals with Japan and the Philippines could positively influence market sentiment, despite uncertain negotiations with the EU and South Korea.
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