Japan's auto industry wary of Trump despite trade breakthrough

US tariffs or quotas mean 'life or death' for competitiveness, parts maker says

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Some Japanese automakers worry that U.S. President Donald Trump could push for higher tariffs again. © Reuters

MASAHISA YUZAWA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's auto industry is finally exhaling now that Sunday's broad trade agreement between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump steers clear of new tariffs or quotas on Japanese-made cars.

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