### [2025-03-27](/feed/2025/03/27/index.md)

##### 2025 United States trade war with Canada and Mexico
# Japan confirms it has asked the U.S. for an exemption from the new tariffs saying the 25% tariff on vehicle imports would have a massive negative impact on its automotive industry. Japan is one of the largest exporters of cars to the United States. 




### Sources:

1. [Kyodo News](https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2025/03/5d5b549dc5ca-update1-japan-vows-appropriate-steps-against-us-auto-tariffs.html)

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