25% Tariff: Trump Hits Japanese Automotive Industry, Direct Threat to National Economy
The United States has imposed a 25% tariff on cars and parts from Japan, directly impacting the country's key export sector. Major manufacturers such as Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Subaru are expected to incur a collective loss of over $19 billion (approximately ¥2.9 trillion) in this fiscal year. The impact will also be felt by the small supplier networks that form the backbone of Japan's automotive supply chain.
This aggressive move has the potential to derail Japan's economic recovery efforts, which have relied on export growth and the stability of the manufacturing industry. With the automotive sector contributing millions of jobs and capital investment, this tariff policy creates systemic risks to corporate revenues and overall economic stability.
