Japan wary of taking another hit if Trump slaps tariffs on China
14 hours ago · Japan’s economy risks taking another hit if U.S. President Donald Trump slaps fresh tariffs on China, sparking a renewed U.S.-China trade war, according to the government’s chief economist.
High Stakes for Global Companies in Trump’s Latest Tariff Threats
12 hours ago · In 2017, Toyota pledged to invest $10 billion in U.S. manufacturing over five years, shortly after President Trump, during his first term, threatened to issue tariffs against the company.
Japanese firms weigh fallout from Trump tariff pledges
Jan 20, 2025 · As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump begins his second term in office, Japanese businesses are anxiously calculating the potential fallout from the raft of policy changes he has pledged to...
Japan companies preparing for Trump tariffs, survey shows
Jan 17, 2025 · Most Japanese companies with operations in the United States are preparing for possible additional tariffs under the incoming Trump administration, according to a survey released on Friday by the...
Trump tariffs could have a significant impact on Japanese exports
Nov 11, 2024 · Donald Trump’s presidency could be a big problem for Japan, analysts argue. Trump, who will assume office on Jan. 20, has made it abundantly clear that he likes tariffs. He has promised 10% to...
FOCUS: Japan carmakers brace for Trump tariffs with tie-ups, …
Jan 17, 2025 · Japan's two largest automakers, Toyota and Honda, have greater production capacity in the United States than other Japanese manufacturers. However, Trump's proposed 25 percent tariff is likely to prompt them to reassess their global production strategies, analysts said.
Japan Braces for Trump 2.0 | Council on Foreign Relations
Nov 21, 2024 · A week of meetings in Japan following the U.S. election revealed that the prospect of broad tariffs, forced decoupling from China, and further disruption of the global economic order has left...
Trump’s tariff threat looms over Japanese automakers
Jan 22, 2025 · With Donald Trump back in the White House, Japanese companies operating in North America are again bracing for the potential economic impact of protectionist trade policies. On his first day in ...
Japan carmakers brace for Trump tariffs with tie-ups, supply shifts
Jan 16, 2025 · TOKYO (Kyodo) -- With only days remaining before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office amid his threats of tariffs, Japanese automakers are preparing to explore new partnerships and...
Editorial: As Trump promises indicate int'l trade war, Japan must …
Jan 24, 2025 · Trump has expressed a willingness to pursue even more aggressive high-tariff policies. One proposal includes imposing tariffs of 10-20% on all countries, including allies like Japan and European ...