Trump aluminum tariffs to hit 123 areas, including chip equipment

Tokyo scrambles to discern impact on Japanese exporters

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 U.S. President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order on tariffs on aluminum imports on Feb. 10. © Reuters

MARI ISHIBASHI

TOKYO -- Additional U.S. tariffs on aluminum set to take effect on March 12 will cover 123 products including chipmaking equipment parts and aircraft components, Nikkei has learned, in a potential blow to Japanese companies that rely on exports to America.

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