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Japan's Prime Minister Seeks U.S. Tariff Exemption for Autos

4/2/2025

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is on a mission to secure an exemption from the looming 25% U.S. auto tariffs starting April 3. He aims to negotiate directly with President Trump and set up 1,000 consultation offices to aid struggling businesses. With major automakers like Toyota and Honda at risk, the stakes for Japan's export-driven economy couldn't be higher.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is on a mission to secure an exemption from the looming 25% U.S. auto tariffs starting April 3. He aims to negotiate directly with President Trump and set up 1,000 consultation offices to aid struggling businesses. With major automakers like Toyota and Honda at risk, the stakes for Japan's export-driven economy couldn't be higher.