Japan hit by political, economic shock waves from Trump tariffs

Tokyo sets up task force to handle trade talks with long-standing ally

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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba gives instructions at the first meeting of the Comprehensive Response Headquarters for U.S. Tariff Measures on April 8.  (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- The Japanese government set up a task force on Friday to deal with the new tariffs announced by the U.S. that have sent political and economic shock waves through the country.

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