Japanese Carmakers Want Government Help to Negate US Tariffs

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Japanese Carmakers Want Government Help to Negate US Tariffs

Auto industry leaders in Japan called on Tuesday for the government to shield carmakers from tariffs that US President Donald Trump wants to impose on imported cars and parts. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers’ Association fears hefty tariffs on auto imports from Japan, Mexico and Canada will harm the economies of all countries if the Trump Administration goes ahead, JAMA chairman Masanori Katayama said. Trump said last week he wants to impose …