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US auto tariffs would trigger retaliation from Japan

The imposition of high tariffs on car imports that the US is considering would have a palpable impact on economic activity in Japan. This may be another empty threat by the Trump administration, but if they followed through, Japan would almost certainly retaliate, most likely targeting US food exporters.

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