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Japan Reacts to Trump's 25% Auto Tariffs

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-27T10:40:46.144855+05:30

- Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba vows to prioritize national interest after Trump's 25% auto tariffs. - The tariffs impact all non-US manufactured cars and light trucks, hitting Japan hard. - Japan's auto industry, crucial to its economy, faces significant challenges with 28.3% of exports to the US. - Major Japanese automakers like Toyota, Nissan, and Honda see sharp stock declines. - Analysts predict a 0.2% drop in Japan's GDP, highlighting the industry's importance. Source: [Business News India](https://www.businesstoday.in/world/us/story/trumps-25-auto-tariffs-japan-to-put-all-options-on-the-table-for-most-effective-response-469561-2025-03-27), [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/japan-putting-all-options-on-table-in-dealing-with-us-auto-tariffs-says-pm-ishiba-article-12977030.html)

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba vows to prioritize national interest after Trump's 25% auto tariffs.
The tariffs impact all non-US manufactured cars and light trucks, hitting Japan hard.
Japan's auto industry, crucial to its economy, faces significant challenges with 28.3% of exports to the US.
Major Japanese automakers like Toyota, Nissan, and Honda see sharp stock declines.
Analysts predict a 0.2% drop in Japan's GDP, highlighting the industry's importance.

Source: Business News India, Moneycontrol