TOKYO — Shares in Japanese automakers and parts suppliers rose Friday morning, as investors welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order cutting the tariff on the country’s automotive imports.
US levies set at 15%; shares in Toyota, Nissan and Mazda trade higher
U.S. tariffs have weighed heavily on Japan’s auto industry ever since the U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% levy on auto imports in March. (Photo by Wataru Ito)
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September 5, 2025 11:41 JST