China and Japan have condemned the Trump administration’s decision to investigate whether tariffs are needed on imports of vehicles and automotive parts into the US. China and Japan have condemned the Trump administration’s decision to investigate whether tariffs are needed on imports of vehicles and automotive parts into the US. Japan is the only major US ally that was not granted a temporary exemption from the tariffs. In auto parts exports to the US, China was ranked second last year. A source said the president has suggested seeking new tariffs of 20% to 25% on vehicle imports.

Source: Irish Independent May 24, 2018 08:15 UTC