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Japan's trade minister fails to win US assurances on tariff exemptions
Japan’s trade minister said this week that he has failed to win assurances from U.S. officials that the key U.S. ally will be exempt from tariffs, some of which take effect on Wednesday. Yoji Muto was in Washington for last ditch negotiations over the tariffs on a range of Japanese exports including cars,
Japan’s trade minister heads to Washington for tariff talks.
The minister, Yoji Muto, is expected to negotiate with U.S. officials ahead of global tariffs that could damage Japanese businesses, including automotive giants.
Japan's industry minister to meet with US officials amid tariff tensions
Japan's industry minister will ask US officials to exclude the country from a series of planned tariffs from President Donald Trump.
Japan to send trade minister to US amid tariff tensions
The visit is set to take place just before Trump’s extra levies are expected to kick in on March 12. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japan’s trade minister lobbies for US tariff exemption
US president Donald Trump’s administration is preparing to impose a 25% levy on steel and aluminum this week as well as a tariff on foreign automobiles from April.
Japan fails to win tariff exemptions during Washington visit
Japan’s trade minister told his counterparts the country should not be targeted by the new tariffs because it invests large amounts in the U.S. and employs many people there.
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