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Japan, a car-making giant, mulls ‘appropriate’ response to Trump tariffs

SEOUL — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Thursday that Japan is putting “every option” on the table as it considers an “appropriate” response to President Donald Trump’s new tariffs of 25 ...
The New York Times

Does Japan Want American Cars? Trump’s Push to Open Foreign Markets Faces Test.

President Trump is celebrating deals that lower trade barriers on American staples like cars. Experts question how much of an effect this will have. By River Akira Davis Reporting from Tokyo Last ...
The New York Times

Japan’s Auto Giants Are Expecting Pain Despite Trump Trade Deal

Toyota, Honda and Nissan forecast big hits to their profits despite a trade deal that cut auto levies to 15 percent. The reduced rate has yet to be implemented. By River Akira Davis Reporting from ...
The Daily Dot

“Dear Mr. Japan”: Trump forgets Japanese leader’s name while threatening 25% car tariff

During a Fox News interview on June 29, 2025, President Donald Trump said he planned to send a tariff letter addressed to “Mr. Japan,” a comment that many interpreted as him forgetting the Japanese ...