U.S. automakers worry that President Donald Trump’s agreement to tariff Japanese vehicles at 15% would put them at a competitive disadvantage, saying they will face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminum and parts than their competitors,

The recent trade agreement between the Trump administration and Japan, imposing a 15% tariff on most Japanese imports, has sparked significant opposition from major U.S. automakers. Industry leaders argue this move grants an 'unfair advantage' to Japanese car manufacturers,

President Trump’s 15 percent tariff on cars from Japan has angered U.S. automakers, which make cars in Canada and Mexico subject to 25 percent tariffs.