5 d. ago Honda shifting some production from Japan to U.S. in latest response to tariffs

ALLISTON — Honda says it’s shifting some vehicle production from Japan to the U.S. in the latest example of automakers working to adapt to new tariffs. Company spokesman Chris Abbruzzese said Honda currently produces the Civic hatchback hybrid both in Indiana and Japan, but later this year it will be produced only at the Indiana […]

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5 d. ago Honda to Shift Production of Civic From Japan to US on Tariffs

Honda Motor Co. plans to move production of its hybrid Civic from Japan to the US in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported cars.

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6 d. ago Honda considering Canadian production move to U.S. in response to tariffs: Report

Honda is considering shifting some Canadian automotive production to the U.S. in response to new tariffs, according to a report by Japan’s Nikkei financial newspaper. The company is looking to shift enough Canadian CR-V and Civic production to the U.S. so that it can meet 90 per cent of U.S. sales with vehicles produced there, […]

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7 d. ago Japan In No Rush to Compromise Days Ahead of US Tariff Talks

Japan’s prime minister said he won’t rush to compromise in high-stakes trade negotiations with the US this week, which may set the tone for nations around the world that are seeking a reprieve from President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign.

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2 w. ago Japan’s Stocks Slide as Global Growth Outlook Darkens on Tariffs

Japanese stocks fall as global investors dumped riskier assets on concern Donald Trump’s tariffs will slow the world economy. Bank shares slid most on the view Bank of Japan won’t raise interest rates as much if US levies batter the economy, while a stronger yen hurt exporting companies.

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2 w. ago Japan’s Ishiba says he will push for US auto tariffs exemption

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday his government is making last ditch efforts to get U.S. President Donald Trump to exclude his country from an increase in auto tariffs due to take effect from Wednesday. Ishiba told reporters he is willing to fly to Washington to negotiate directly with Trump. The […]

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3 w. ago Bank of Japan survey says big manufacturers are gloomier as Trump tariffs loom

TOKYO (AP) — Business sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers has worsened for the first time in a year, partly because of worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to a survey by Japan’s central bank released Tuesday. The Bank of Japan’s “tankan” quarterly survey said an index for large manufacturers that shows the percentage […]

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3 w. ago Trump Tariffs May Spell Economic Crisis for Japan, Onodera Says

The Trump administration’s tariffs may spell a big economic crisis for Japan, a senior lawmaker in Japan’s ruling party said, adding that the auto tariffs in particular would have huge implications across all regions in Japan.

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3 w. ago Trump Tariffs Pique Crisis Fear in Japan as Ishiba Vows Support

The Trump administration’s tariffs are forcing Japan’s government to scramble to come up with support measures for businesses amid concerns that the levies might create a big economic crisis for the Asian nation.

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