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.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reaffirmed Japans strong push for the United States to exempt the country from new auto tariffs, warning of serious economic consequences. Speaking at a press conference in Tokyo