Japan’s industrial production grew at the fastest clip in nearly a year, as manufacturers sought to meet strong demand before the US implements new tariffs on autos and auto parts.

USD/JPY and AUD/USD trends influenced by Trump’s tariff actions, U.S. jobs data, and central bank outlooks. Market sentiment and inflation data in focus.

Companies appear to be front-loading shipments of cars to the US from Europe and Asia ahead of the looming tariffs, shipping data shows.

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday Tokyo will continue to push strongly for the United States to exempt Japan from auto tariffs. In a news conference, Ishiba also said the government will take measures, as needed, to cushion the blow to the economy and jobs from higher U.S. tariffs.

Japan will continue to push strongly for the United States to exempt the country from auto tariffs, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday. In a news conference, Ishiba also said the government will take measures,

China, Japan, and South Korea will jointly respond to U.S. tariffs, reports Reuters, citing Chinese state media. The new United States tariffs are set to take effect on April 2. Comments from state media appeared after the three countries held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday,