I recognize that the impact that this will have on the economy will be very big, — said the country's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday. Exports are a major driver of Japan's economic growth. — We will take all possible measures so that this won’t affect domestic industries or employment,

I recognize that the impact that this will have on the economy will be very big — said the country's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday. Exports are the main driver of Japan's economic growth. — We will take all possible measures so that this won’t affect domestic industries or employment,

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday Tokyo will put "all options on the table" in dealing with Washington's announcement to impose a 25% tariff on automobile imports. U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks starting next week,