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Japan’s trade minister arranging US trip: reports

Economy, Trade and Industry Minister MUTO Yoji is seeking to make his US trip before March 12. (AFP)
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister MUTO Yoji is seeking to make his US trip before March 12. (AFP)
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20 Feb 2025 07:02:00 GMT9
20 Feb 2025 07:02:00 GMT9

TOKYO: Japan’s trade minister is arranging a visit to the United States in the coming weeks to request exemptions from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, local media said Thursday.

Trump said this month he was “simplifying our tariffs on steel and aluminum” as he signed off on a fresh round of import duties, which take effect on March 12.

“It’s 25 percent without exceptions or exemptions,” he said in the Oval Office at the time.

Economy, Trade and Industry Minister MUTO Yoji is seeking to make his US trip before March 12, Kyodo News reported, citing an unnamed government source.

The Asahi newspaper also said the visit was being arranged, citing government sources.

Trump has also warned that he will impose tariffs “in the neighbourhood of 25 percent” on auto imports and a similar amount or higher on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.

Kyodo reported that Muto was expected to meet US officials including new commerce secretary Howard Lutnick.

The trade ministry said no official announcement had been made when contacted by AFP.

AFP

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