WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to cut the tariff rate on Japanese automobile imports to 15% from the current 25%, the White House said.
Auto stocks rise in Tokyo market as total levy to fall to 15%
U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Japan’s lead tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa. Trump signed an executive order on Sept. 4 that lowers American tariffs on Japanese automobiles.
RYOHEI YASOSHIMA
September 5, 2025 06:13 JST
Updated on September 5, 2025 09:38 JST
