TOKYO/NIIGATA, Japan -- Japanese food manufacturers are exploring U.S. production to mitigate pricing and supply chain risks posed by looming tariffs imposed by the Trump administration that could reach 24% or higher.
Companies fear levies will lift prices too high for popular products to sell

Japanese snack maker Ginbis exports its Tabekko Dobutsu animal crackers to the U.S. market. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)
TOKYO/NIIGATA, Japan -- Japanese food manufacturers are exploring U.S. production to mitigate pricing and supply chain risks posed by looming tariffs imposed by the Trump administration that could reach 24% or higher.