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Trump's Tariff Onslaught Could Hit Japan

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The yen surged amid mounting demand for haven assets after China retaliated against US tariffs, prompting traders to rethink when the Bank of Japan’s next rate hike could come.
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Trump's decision to impose a 25% levy on auto imports, and a reciprocal 24% tariff on other Japanese goods, is expected to deal a huge blow to Japan's export-heavy economy.

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