Trump tariff threat has 40% of Japan execs rethinking China strategy

Business leaders voice concern over U.S. trade policy in new survey

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Among leaders from 145 Japanese companies that responded to the survey, 39% said Trump would have a negative or somewhat negative effect on their operations. (Photo by Yo Inoue)

TAKEHIRO HASEGAWA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Over 40% of leaders from Japanese companies will at least consider reexamining their operating strategy in China in response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's policies toward Beijing, a new Nikkei survey found.

Trump, who returns to the White House on Jan. 20, said in late November that he intends to impose an additional 10% tariff on goods from China. During his campaign, Trump hinted that he might raise tariffs as high as 60%.

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