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Japan Reacts to Trump's 25% Auto Tariffs

- Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba vows to prioritize national interest after Trump's 25% auto tariffs. - The tariffs impact all non-US manufactured cars and light trucks, hitting Japan hard. - Japan's auto industry, crucial to its economy, faces significant challenges with 28.3% of exports to the US. - Major Japanese automakers like Toyota, Nissan, and Honda see sharp stock declines. - Analysts predict a 0.2% drop in Japan's GDP, highlighting the industry's importance. Source: [Business News India](https://www.businesstoday.in/world/us/story/trumps-25-auto-tariffs-japan-to-put-all-options-on-the-table-for-most-effective-response-469561-2025-03-27), [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/japan-putting-all-options-on-table-in-dealing-with-us-auto-tariffs-says-pm-ishiba-article-12977030.html)

Honda and Nissan Plan Historic Merger

- Honda and Nissan announced plans to merge, forming the world's third-largest automaker by sales, with Mitsubishi Motors also joining the talks. - The merger aims to create a $50bn behemoth, enhancing their competitiveness in the electric vehicle market and autonomous driving technology. - The deal is set to be finalized by August 2026, with Honda initially leading the new management. Source: [Benzinga](https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42642773/honda-nissan-start-merger-talks), [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/23/nissan-honda-eye-merger-that-will-create-worlds-third-largest-carmaker?traffic_source=rss), [Pennlive](https://www.pennlive.com/business/2024/12/nissan-and-honda-to-merge-creating-worlds-no-3-automaker.html)

How accurate is this story of every NRI software engineer in the US?

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