NEW YORK -- As U.S. President Donald Trump uses the threat of tariffs to try to push trading partners into deals, former Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross says Japan is an important ally that is unlikely to be a major target of such pressure.
U.S. Steel deal opposition not an indicator of president's stance, former commerce chief says

Wilbur Ross said he doesn't believe Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel presents any big national security issue. (Photo by Momoe Ban)
NEW YORK -- As U.S. President Donald Trump uses the threat of tariffs to try to push trading partners into deals, former Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross says Japan is an important ally that is unlikely to be a major target of such pressure.