New Trump order gives EU some tariff relief but omits Japan

15% rate on top of existing duties would veer from Tokyo's interpretation

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U.S. President Donald Trump's 15% "reciprocal tariff" on Japan could come on top of existing levies, based on a document released on Tuesday. © Reuters

RYOHEI YASOSHIMA

WASHINGTON -- Japanese goods are not marked for a special provision granted to the European Union that would limit the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's "reciprocal tariffs," according to a government document made public Tuesday.

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