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Japan confirms it has asked the U.S.

2025 United States trade war with Canada and Mexico — Japan confirms it has asked the U.S. for an exemption from the new automotive tariffs, saying the 25% tariff on vehicle imports would have a massive negative impact on its automoti

Published March 27, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2025 United States trade war with Canada and Mexico.

Japan confirms it has asked the U.S. for an exemption from the new automotive tariffs, saying the 25% tariff on vehicle imports would have a massive negative impact on its automotive industry. Japan is one of the largest exporters of cars to the United States. [https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/03/5d5b549dc5ca-update1-japan-vows-appropriate-steps-against-us-auto-tariffs.html (Kyodo News)]

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