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

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)
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.