Japan requests exemption from US tariffs on steel, aluminum imports
Japan has asked for exemption from impending tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium to the US. It has sent a formal request to Washington. US President Donald Trump imposed similar tariffs during his first term. Mr Joe Biden, who took office in 2021, gave Japan an exception, allowing it to sell up to 1.25 million tonnes of steel to the US each year without duties. Michiyo Ishida looks at what could happen if Mr Trump turns down Tokyo's request.
Japan has asked for exemption from impending tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium to the US. It has sent a formal request to Washington. US President Donald Trump imposed similar tariffs during his first term. Mr Joe Biden, who took office in 2021, gave Japan an exception, allowing it to sell up to 1.25 million tonnes of steel to the US each year without duties. Michiyo Ishida looks at what could happen if Mr Trump turns down Tokyo's request.
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