Japan says ‘every option’ on table against Donald Trump’s 25% car tariffs

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The Prime Minister of Japan noted that “every option” was discussed, and South Korea promised an emergency response after Donald Trump raised his trade war with a 25% tariff for the United States.

Shigeru Isiba’s comment in Japan’s parliament came from behind Trump Last Trade SalvonWhat he said would come into force on April 2. On the same day, Washington is expected to make a number of mutual tariffs against US counterparts and allies.

Asian services are expected to be one of the worst victims. On Thursday, the shares of Japanese cars vibrate 2% and 5 percent, and the largest platform of South Korea between Hyundai and its subsidiaries were about 4 percent.

“We need to think about the best option for the Japanese national interest,” Izyi said. “We are discussing every option to achieve the most appropriate response.”

His comments came to the President of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leien said that the EU also appreciates its options.

JapaneseThe Supreme Speaker Yoshimasa Hayash described the tariffs that would hit industry, which would widely consider the driving force of the economy as “extremely regret.” He added that the developing trade policy of the Trump administration can have a big impact on bilateral relations, the global economy and a versatile trading system.

The February meeting with Trump in Washington was initially welcomed as success to reaffirm the power of the US bloc.

But in Tokyo, traders say that the “and” tone of the tone, along with the “every option” language, is hinted Grow panic in Japan on the strength of the relationship.

Japan has in recent weeks Lobbyic Washington for release Tariffs, emphasizing its status as the largest provider of foreign direct investment in the United States.

This month, the country’s economy and the Minister of Trade visited Washington, but the efforts of Japan did not ensure the efforts.

“Japan is the largest investor in the United States so we wonder if it makes sense [the Trump administration] to apply joint tariffs to all countries. It is a point we have raised and will continue to do so, “Izyi said.

Japanese Carmakers built significant production facilities in the United States, but their supply networks largely depend on Canada and Mexico.

Japan is the largest exporter of completed vehicles after Mexico, where Japanese companies are dominant manufacturers. Japan sent a $ 40 billion car to the United States in 2024, presenting 28.3 percent of US exports.

Goldman Sachs analysts say that the impact on Japanese exports can be “large” because cars and parts make up such a large amount of US exports.

But they said that the overall economic impact would be “somewhat limited” because Japan would not lose competitiveness against the import of another car, assessing the GDP by 0.1 percentage points.

Previously, President of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association has previously warned that “significant production of production” will be required if US tariffs are filed against Japan, Mexico and Canada.

But Pelham Smith Analyst Julie Bon said that the tariff pressure could make “irony” to join Japan’s fragmented carming products, as it needs support for smaller groups.

South Korea’s Industry Minister Ahd Duk-Gee noted that Korean arms will feel “significant difficulties” and promised to declare emergencies a month ago.

Hyundai, whose $ 7.6 billion hybrid and electric vehicle factory Georgia has launched operations on Thursday, it has also opened the plans to expand US production capabilities with the expectation of tariffs.

On Tuesday, Carmaker announced $ 21 billion in the United States, including $ 5.8 billion in Louisian, as well as the target of 1.2 million vehicles per year, currently from 700,000 a year.