The proposed tariffs on bilateral imports between the US and China would only have a small direct impact on Japan. Nor would Japan benefit much if buyers looked for cheaper alternatives. A further escalation of tensions would hit Japan’s economy mostly via a stronger yen and falling stock prices.
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