Japanese expert Seijiro Takeshita has slammed the recent U.S.-Japan trade agreement, calling it a “flawed move” that ignores key economic realities. 🚨 The University of Shizuoka professor argued that claims about tariffs causing trade imbalances are misleading, pointing out that U.S. cars already face zero tariffs in Japan. 🚙💨
“Japanese consumers just don’t find American cars appealing—it’s not about taxes,” Takeshita said, comparing the situation to “trying to sell flip phones in the iPhone era.” 📱 The critique highlights growing concerns about whether the deal addresses core issues like consumer preferences and market dynamics in Asia’s third-largest economy. 💼
With Japan’s auto industry contributing 8% of its GDP, Takeshita’s analysis raises questions about how trade policies can adapt to shifting global trends—and why listening to local markets matters more than ever. 🌏✨
