Trump Warns Japan of Higher Tariffs Over Rice Refusal

Trump Warns Japan of Higher Tariffs Over Rice Refusal

Trump Warns Japan of Higher Tariffs Over Rice Refusal

President Donald Trump is threatening Japan with higher tariffs over what he claims is the country’s refusal to import American rice.

“To show people how spoiled Countries have become with respect to the United States of America, and I have great respect for Japan, they won’t take our RICE, and yet they have a massive rice shortage,” Trump posted Monday afternoon on Truth Social. “In other words, we’ll just be sending them a letter, and we love having them as a Trading Partner for many years to come.”

Citing Census Bureau trade data, CNN reported that Japan purchased $298 million worth of rice from the U.S. last year and $114 million worth of rice between January and April of this year.

Read more at Newsmax© 2025 Newsmax. All rights reserved.

Blogs

Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo on July 11th-13th, 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans have attended our Summer events featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Update: Congratulations to Childhelp Tennessee (Knoxville Services)! They have won a fresh coat of paint up $10,000 from Sherman Williams and McLain’s Painting! Thanks to all those who nominated their favorite Non-profits as yet again it was an extremely tough decision with many great candidates! Painting of the Childhelp Knoxville location will take place on July 19th by McLain’s Painting.

There is no custom code to display.

Headlines