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Japan Welcomes US Move to Cut Tariffs on Autos, Imports

Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba praised US President Donald Trump’s order lowering tariffs on Japanese autos and imports from 25% to 15%, calling it a key achievement for industry stability. The deal also includes $550 billion in Japanese investment in US projects, reinforcing economic cooperation amid political pressures.