So Trump waved around his “deal” with Japan and the White House let the press run with it. Only problem? Japan says there’s no deal.

This is how fake policy gets made. One side holds a presser. The other side shrugs. The media jumps. And markets get whiplash.

This is becoming more and more farcical 🤭 https://t.co/vZvU8ACcPn pic.twitter.com/0XhJYcGvn5

— JustDario 🏊‍♂️ (@DarioCpx) July 24, 2025

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Details:

Tokyo never confirmed a deal
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has not posted any official statement
The 15% tariff claim came from Trump, not Japan
No joint press release, no signatures, no binding terms
Traders in Singapore and London now expect a walk-back before week’s end