Japan seeks exemption from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs.

Tokyo requested exemptions for Japanese companies from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs, amid concerns over potential trade impacts.

So, check this out—Tokyo is totally asking the U.S. to give Japanese firms a break from those hefty 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum that Trump just slapped on everyone. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi dropped this news at a conference, saying they went straight to the U.S. through their embassy to make the request.

And here’s the kicker: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba mentioned during parliament that those tariffs weren't even on the agenda when he met with Trump over the weekend. If they didn't talk about it then, who knows what’s gonna happen next!

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