US auto industry blasts Japan tariff agreement as 'bad deal'

Automakers complain about lower rate on imports from Japan than neighboring Mexico

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Japanese automakers such as Honda Motor will benefit from lower tariffs on exports to the U.S., but still face higher rates on exports from Mexico. © Reuters

AZUSA KAWAKAMI

NEW YORK -- The 15% tariff rate on Japanese autos and auto parts agreed in this week's deal between the U.S. and Japan has angered the U.S. auto industry, which still faces a 25% rate on its imports from elsewhere in North America.

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