Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday Tokyo will continue to push strongly for the United States to exempt Japan from auto tariffs. In a news conference, Ishiba also said the government will take measures,

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday that his government urges the U.S. to exclude his nation from additional tariffs on automobiles and other products. The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is set to unveil its reciprocal tariff plan on Wednesday and implement a 25% levy on foreign-made vehicles on Thursday.

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on Tuesday that Japan will keep up a strong push for the United States to exempt it from auto tariffs.