The US and Japan are butting heads over trade again, with President Trump calling Tokyo "spoiled" for not budging on key issues like rice and car imports. As a tariff deadline looms, Japan is digging in its heels to protect its agricultural and auto sectors, while the US pushes to shrink its trade deficit.

Editor’s Note: This isn't just about rice and cars—it's a high-stakes standoff that could strain US-Japan relations and disrupt global trade flows. If talks collapse, tariffs could hit, raising prices for consumers and squeezing businesses on both sides. For Japan, it's about shielding farmers and automakers; for the US, it's Trump's "America First" approach in action. Either way, the clock is ticking.