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Breaking News Live Updates: Japan, US agree to lower Japan auto tariff to 15%, sources told Reuters
23 Jul 2025 | 07:07:06 AM IST
Breaking News Live Updates: Japan and the United States have agreed to set Japanese auto tariffs at 15%, five sources told Reuters.
Breaking News Live Updates: Japan and the United States have agreed to set Japanese auto tariffs at 15%, five sources told countries have agreed to reduce additional tariffs on Japanese automobiles to 12.5% from an earlier planned 25%, bringing the total to 15%, including the original 2.5% rate, the sources said. Show more The U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is probing Morgan Stanley over whether it properly vetted its clients for money-laundering risks, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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