JETRO has been tracking the tariff measures announced by the second Trump administration beginning January 20, 2025. These measures have significant impacts on Japanese enterprises operating in affected regions.
JETRO Support for Japanese Enterprises
JETRO established a consultation hotline across all overseas and domestic offices to address individual company concerns regarding tariff content and business continuity. Resources include webinars on legal risk mitigation covering contractual, tax, and compliance perspectives.
Key Tariff Mechanisms
- Section 122 — Emergency tariff measures for balance of payments
- Section 232 — National security tariffs (affecting steel, aluminum, automotive)
- Section 301 — Retaliatory tariffs addressing unfair trade practices
Affected Regions & Developments
United States
Over 25 recent policy changes and implementation articles have been published, including US Supreme Court decisions regarding tariff authority and state-level responses to federal measures.
Canada & Mexico
Trade agreement discussions continue alongside assessments of vehicle production impacts under revised USMCA terms.
China
Ongoing negotiation outcomes and retaliatory tariff measures continue to reshape the trade landscape.
Europe
Sector-wide effects and coordinated EU responses to US tariff actions.
Resources Available
- Reports on tariff reduction mechanisms available in the US system
- Guidance on compliance to avoid unintentional violations
- WorldTariff database access (free for Japan residents)
- Quick surveys assessing business impact
- IDE (Asian Economic Research Institute) analysis articles
- Downloadable PDFs covering current tariff rates by major trading partner
- US-Japan tariff agreement specifics and automotive sector impacts
Last updated: March 2, 2026 — jetro.go.jp/world/us_tariff.html