Trump Tariffs Throw Cold Water on Wage Increases by Smaller Japanese Firms Says Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman

The Yomiuri Shimbun
15:52 JST,
May 1, 2025
The tariff measures taken by U.S. President Donald Trump raises concern about efforts by small and midsize companies in Japan to increase wages, said Ken Kobayashi, chairperson of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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