Tariff Tango-China & Japan arrive in DC plus Guantanamo Bay Expansion

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · Apr 17, 2025 · 12m · transcript

Trade Negotiations with Japan:

President Trump met with Japanese officials to discuss trade negotiations, resulting in positive feedback on social media.

Discussions included military support costs and trade fairness.

Japan has a long-standing military alliance with the US, with many American troops stationed in Okinawa.

Japan's Prime Minister stated that Japan won't rush to reach a deal and does not plan to make big concessions.

Global Tariff Policies:

Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on nearly every country, with higher reciprocal tariffs on significant trading partners like Japan…