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The USA tariffs will take effect on Wednesday, and Japanese officials have reluctantly stated that they have not yet received a promise of exemption.
① The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, Yoshiharu Muto, is visiting the USA to request exemption from tariffs on Japanese Steel, Aluminum, and Autos, but no guarantees were received; ② The USA plans to impose a 25% tariff on imported Steel and Aluminum, with the automobile tariffs expected to take effect on April 2, which will have a significant impact on the Japanese economy; ③ Japan is considering negotiating with the USA using the 44 billion dollar Alaska Henry Hub Natural Gas investment plan, but the results have not been fruitful.
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