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Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday his government is making last ditch efforts to get U.S. President Donald Trump to exclude his country from an increase in auto tariffs due to take e...
From The Associated Press
Massive tariff increases could be "highly disruptive" to North American vehicle production, Cox Automobile Chief Economist Jonathan Smoke said during a sales forecast call last week.
From Austin American-Statesman
Stocks in auto export powerhouses Japan and Korea both plunged Monday in anticipation of stiff new tariffs on Asian goods imported into the U.S. that are set to go into effect Wednesday.
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Japan's Ishiba says he will push for US auto tariffs exemption
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says his government is making last ditch efforts to get U.S. President Donald Trump to exclude his country from an increase in auto tariffs due to take effect this week.
Trump Hits Japan With 25% Tariff Tokyo Should’ve Seen Coming
Hearing that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s approval rating fell below 28%, it’s hard not to wonder how it could possibly be that high.
Japan to make strong push for exemption from Trump auto tariffs
Japan will keep up a strong push for the United States to exempt it from auto tariffs, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday, while vowing to take the necessary steps to cushion the blow to the economy and jobs.
When do auto tariffs take effect? Trump's 25% fee on imported vehicles, parts coming this week
A 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles, light trucks and some auto parts goes into effect this week. Automakers that import more vehicles and auto parts will be affected the most. Toyota, Hyundai and Nissan could all be significantly impacted.
Trump Team Weighs Broader, Higher Tariffs
An across-the-board hike of up to 20% is back on the table ahead of Wednesday’s deadline.
What to expect as new tariffs take effect this week
President Donald Trump says reciprocal tariffs are on the table for all countries. And on Thursday, 25 percent tariffs on foreign-made cars and auto parts are set to kick in.
Markets in major carmakers Japan, Korea dip as Trump tariff day approaches
Stocks in auto export powerhouses Japan and South Korea both plunged Monday in anticipation of stiff new tariffs on Asian goods imported into the U.S. that are set to go into effect Wednesday.
Japan and Europe stocks fall ahead of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
Stock markets in foreign countries tumbled as investors braced for the impact of Trump's impending enactment of reciprocal tariffs.
Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if auto prices rise because of tariffs
President Donald Trump said Saturday he doesn’t care if automakers hike prices because of his tariffs. In fact, he encouraged them to.Asked by NBC News’<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
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China holds major war games around Taiwan as U.S. boosts ties with Japan to deter "Chinese military aggression"
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Body found in closet identified as missing Tokyo high school girl
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In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages
A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages.
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US, Japan ‘Stand Firmly Together’ in the Face of Aggressive Chinese Actions
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said this week that Japan would be “on the front lines of any contingency we might face in the western Pacific.”
China, Japan, South Korea will jointly respond to US tariffs, Chinese state media says
China, Japan and South Korea agreed to jointly respond to U.S. tariffs, a social media account affiliated with Chinese state media said on Monday, an assertion Seoul called "somewhat exaggerated", while Tokyo said there was no such discussion.
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