Japan's Ishiba pushes for exemption from U.S. tariffs as deadline nears

PM pledges to take 'necessary measures' to curb impact of touted levies

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba 1

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a news conference in Tokyo on April 1. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

YURIKA YONEDA

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.

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